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UNMC infectious diseases specialist earns promotion in US Air Force to lieutenant colonel

May 28, 2019

Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD

Blackstone passes available to UNMC employees, students

The pass will be good at most Blackstone businesses and will offer the cardholder 10% off certain food, drink, services or products.

May 28, 2019

Gov. Ricketts approves state budget package, including NU funding

The budget funds NU’s request for state dollar increases of 3% in 2019-20 and 3.7% in 2020-21.

May 28, 2019

(Photo by Mawhamba.net/Wikimedia Commons)

Dr. Hershberger receives Golden Apple Award from first-year students

Pulmonologist/critical care specialist is recognized for his genuine concern for each student’s success

May 28, 2019

Dr. Mehta receives Golden Apple Award from second-year students

Beloved professor used to encourage students to take a few minutes and enjoy life to the fullest

May 28, 2019

Drs. Ashford and Richards receive Golden Apple Awards from fourth-year students

Dr. Ashford cited for getting to know students and pushing them, while Dr. Richards is recognized for volunteering his time to help teach gross anatomy class.

May 28, 2019

Drs. Alan Richards (left) and Allison Ashford

COM resident of the month

OB/GYN resident praises training program for exposing her to what lies ahead after her residency

May 28, 2019

Regents seek nominations for Presidential Search Advisory Committee

Nominations will be accepted until close of business on May 31.

May 24, 2019

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D.

Research leaders mark Clinical Trials Day

Day raises awareness of clinical trials and recognizes the researchers who conduct them.

May 23, 2019

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC and vice president for research at Nebraska Medicine

‘Pathway’ summit looks to the future

Event aimed to strengthen “pathway programs” for students to enter the health professions, then return to rural areas to practice.

May 22, 2019

Paul Turman, Ph.D., chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, left, and Marysz Rames, Ph.D., president of Wayne State College, participate in a roundtable discussion with Merlyn Vogt, D.D.S., assistant dean for student affairs at the UNMC College of Dentistry.