Press Release
Reality of Cavity-free Society to be Addressed at UNMC College of Dentistrys Annual Professionals Day March 22 The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln will host its 16th Annual Professionals Day and 35th Annual Student Scientific Program on Friday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event celebrates scholarly […]
Mar 6, 2002
John Reinhardt, D.D.S., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, recently received the Award of Excellence from the Academy of Operative Dentistry at its annual meeting in Chicago. The award, presented annually since 1986, recognizes recipients for their service to the academy, free-sharing and innovative ideas in the teaching of operative […]
Mar 5, 2002
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and Omaha and Lincoln chapters of the Nebraska Student Nurse Association, will host an open house and job fair on Saturday, March 9, from noon to 2 p.m. The event is targeted toward those interested in learning about nursing careers, advanced nursing degrees and available jobs […]
Mar 4, 2002
UNMC Seeking 18 Participants for Study Involving New Anti-depressant
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking 18 adults age 65 and older who are experiencing depression to participate in a study examining a new anti-depressant. Unlike other anti-depressants, which work by increasing serotonin or norepinephrine in the brain, the new drug works in a different location in the nervous system, said William Burke, […]
Mar 1, 2002
UNMC College of Nursing Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing were named to the deans list following the fall semester 2001. To qualify for the deans list, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, is […]
Feb 26, 2002
Research investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and […]
Feb 23, 2002
$536,000 from Tobacco Settlement Improves Health of Underserved;
UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Diabetes Clinic for Underserved, Expansion into Alliance The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff will host open houses next week in Scottsbluff and Alliance. The Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Project in Scottsbluff will be celebrating […]
Feb 19, 2002
UNMC College of Dentistry Students Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Dental Exam
Dental students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln have demonstrated they are prepared for the challenges of practicing dentistry when they graduate in May. All of the 43 senior students recently passed Part 2 of the American Dental Associations National Board Examination. The 500-question exam, covered in 1 ½ […]
Feb 19, 2002
52 UNMC College of Pharmacy Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Fifty-two students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy were named to the deans list following the fall semester 2001. To qualify for the deans list, students must place in the top 20 percent of their class and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The students that qualified for […]
Feb 15, 2002
William Berndt, Ph.D., to Retire as UNMC Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
After 20 years in several key administrative positions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, William Berndt, Ph.D., announced this week that he is retiring as vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies and research effective May 31. Dr. Berndt, 68, has served as vice chancellor since 1985 with the 17-year stint […]
Feb 12, 2002