InterCOM

Walks to raise money for cystic fibrosis

The Nebraska Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has launched Great Strides, a national walk event. Walks will be held in hundreds of cities throughout the year to generate funds to fight cystic fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease.

May 13, 2013

COM Student of the Month – Brett Wergin, second-year student

Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community.

May 13, 2013

A message from the dean

May is off to a tremendous start for the College of Medicine..and there’s more to come.

May 13, 2013

Med Center’s largest project to be named the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center announced May 3 that their cancer center project in midtown Omaha has a name: the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 13, 2013

New cancer buildings to be named for CL Werner, Suzanne and Walter Scott

Multiple foundations, individuals also make major gifts A groundbreaking was held May 7 by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Major donors to the project were announced at the groundbreaking. CL Werner A gift from the CL Werner Foundation will name the […]

May 13, 2013

News Briefs

Jane Potter, M.D., chief of geriatrics and gerontology, has been selected as one of four national judges in the Salute to Senior Service program sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. The program honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month […]

May 13, 2013

Cancer Center brand released

Distinct symbol to strengthen brand identify for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 9, 2013

Medical student has his roots in Nebraska soil

Farming helped Wes Whitten through medical school in more ways than one.

May 3, 2013

Wes Whitten, at right, with wife Kari and son Winston on Match Day.

Inaugural program will ease path of international students

Volunteer mentors will be paired with UNMC newcomers.

May 1, 2013

Cheryl Thompson, Ph.D., speaks to members of the UNMC Ambassadors Program.

COM Student of the Month – Meredith Humphreys, first-year student

Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community.

Apr 2, 2013