Diversity
UNMC speakers recognized for ‘Best Session’ at national conference
Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer spoke at Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America event.
Sep 20, 2023
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MarcelinSauer092023-900x600.jpg)
Grand opening of Community Wellness Collaborative is Sept. 27
A ribbon-cutting and open house are planned at the space, located in north Omaha’s Highlander neighborhood.
Sep 19, 2023
![The Community Wellness Collaborative at the Highlander when it was under construction](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CWCatHighlander071223.jpg)
Dr. Santamaria named Young Physician of the Year
UNMC’s Juan Santamaria, MD, joined Kristie Hayes, MD, and medical student Wyatt Lanik in receiving honors.
Sep 18, 2023
![Juan Santamaria, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Santamaria102720-e1681832232921.jpg)
Events set with Carlos Del Río, MD, for Hispanic Heritage Month
See the local schedule for the president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and other campus and community events for the month.
Sep 15, 2023
![Carlos Del Río, MD, president of the Infectious Disease Society of America](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CarlosdelRio091523-900x600.jpg)
State of Inclusion discussion set for Tuesday
The event, with highlights from the Employee Resource Groups, is at the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Sep 11, 2023
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College’s SHPEP summer a success
This summer, the college grew its LEAP program and launched the new REACH program as the school year began.
Sep 6, 2023
![Liliana Bronner, director of medical pathways](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bronner020122.jpg)
NIH visitors praise SHPEP-WISH, I-SPARK programs
Programs provide ‘exceptional learning experiences.’
Aug 24, 2023
![From left, Maurice Godfrey, PhD, visits with Rita Devine, PhD, assistant director for science administration in the division of intramural research at the National Institutes of Health, and Nancy Bowen, DrPH, with the office of the scientific director for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the NIH.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SEPA082423-900x600.jpg)
Step-Up interns graduate from a summer of experience
UNMC leaders praised the interns’ growth and urged them to consider the med center in the future.
Aug 16, 2023
![UNMC’s Step-Up Omaha interns graduated from their summer job experience with praise from UNMC leaders and mentors on Aug 4.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/StepUp081623-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Aug. 11, 2023
News about internal medicine’s Jasmine Marcelin, MD, nursing’s Breanna Hetland, PhD, and UNMC retirees.
Aug 11, 2023
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JasmineMarcelin081123-900x600.jpg)
Summer health professions students see what’s possible
Almost 80 undergrads spent four weeks at UNMC through the Summer Health Professions Education Program.
Aug 7, 2023
![At center, Wayne Howell, a surgical simulation specialist and a 2017 alumnus of the Summer Health Professions Education Program, works with SHPEP students visiting the iEXCEL program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SHPEP1080423-900x600.jpg)