Diversity
Step-Up students return to UNMC campus
Job training and mentoring program has been a success at UNMC.
Jun 4, 2021
![Aileen Warren, associate vice chancellor and director of human resources, left, and program coordinator Evelyn Grixby, right, pose in 2016 with the first co-hort of Step-Up interns -- from left, Kayontae Bell, Michael Hughes and DeVenae Henderson. The job-training program will return to campus this month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step10727.jpg)
Speaker to discuss challenging gender norms
Hosted by MMI, advocate Eli Rigatuso will speak today via Zoom during Pride Month.
Jun 2, 2021
![Eli Rigatuso](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rigatuso060221.jpg)
Dr. De Alba joins national campaign against vaccine hesitancy
Federal effort aimed to address the Hispanic community, where vaccination rates remain low.
Jun 2, 2021
![Armando De Alba, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DeAlbaPREFERRED030220.jpg)
Global Engagement moves to Williams Science Hall
New location will provide easier access for students.
Jun 1, 2021
![Williams Science Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WilliamsScienceHall042721.jpg)
Forum: A path back to ‘normal’?
UNMC leaders encourage vaccination and reiterate that caution still needed.
May 28, 2021
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Islam’s holiest month has ended, but opportunity for understanding remains.
May 26, 2021
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UNMC history: Overcoming adversity, building a legacy
Patrick and Lily Okura made their mark on the university.
May 24, 2021
![From left, Lily and Patrick Okura](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Okura052021.jpg)
Grants address health disparities, health equity
Six grants totaling $230,000 were awarded through the UNMC College of Public Health.
May 19, 2021
![Paul Estabrooks, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Esta041721.jpg)
Steps to building an inclusive culture
Speaker: ‘Diversity without inclusion is not inherently productive.’
May 18, 2021
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Renowned inclusivity leader James Wright to speak
Wright will appear at a UNMC June 16 virtual event.
May 17, 2021
![James Wright](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wrigt051821.jpg)