Press Release
NHS/UNMC to Sponsor a Special Production of “The Meeting” on Martin Luther King Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC and NHS will host a special production of “The Meeting,” a fictional portrayal of an encounter between Dr. King and Malcolm X, the renowned African-American leader considered to be Dr. King’s political counterpoint. The play will be Monday, Jan. 21, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 […]
Jan 16, 2002
UNMC College of Nursing cited by national peers for its success in recruiting more males, minorities
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing recently was cited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for increasing the number of male and minority applicants and students in its undergraduate program. The college was one of about a dozen academic nursing institutions featured in an article titled, Effective Strategies for […]
Dec 21, 2001
Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., Named Vice Chancellor for Research for UNMC
Following a national search, Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., announced today that Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D. has been named vice chancellor for research for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Rosenquist has been serving as interim vice chancellor for research since July. The appointment is a landmark event, Dr. Maurer said, as it marks the […]
Dec 21, 2001
213 UNMC Students To Receive Diplomas In Kearney, Omaha and Scottsbluff at Commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 213 University of Nebraska Medical Center students this week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Omaha and Scottsbluff. In Kearney, UNMC commencement is Thursday, December 20, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall on the Kearney campus. Graduates are in the Kearney Division of the College of Nursing, the […]
Dec 17, 2001
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Receives $133,000 from Cattlemen’s Ball Proceeds
The University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Cancer Center has received $133,000 in proceeds from the 2001 Cattlemens Ball of Nebraska, an event which was held June 2 at the Thacher Cattle Company near Valentine, Neb. The funds from the Nebraska Cattlemens Ball Association are very important in our quest for information, said Kenneth Cowan, […]
Dec 14, 2001
UNMC Scientists Train on New Device That Could Significantly Decrease Time to Identify Infectious Disease Bacteria Peter Iwen, Ph.D., assistant professor, pathology and microbiology and associate director of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory at UNMC, demonstrates how the Roche Molecular Biochemical LightCycler works. A lab sample is placed in the black cylinder which works with […]
Dec 13, 2001
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites eighth grade students interested in the sciences to apply to compete in one of five upcoming regional science competitions as part of the tenth annual UNMC Health/Science Meet. To compete in regional competitions, submit either a paper on a research topic or do a poster presentation on the […]
Dec 12, 2001
Forty-five second-year dental students and 20 third-year dental hygiene students recently signed pledges committing themselves to a higher level of professional responsibility as they began their clinical experiences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln. The college’s first Clinic Transition Ceremony took place at the UNMC College of Dentistry. John […]
Dec 7, 2001
Two UNMC College of Dentistry Faculty First Recipients of D.H. Reinhardt Scholar Program
Two faculty members of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, are the first recipients of the D.H. Reinhardt Scholar Program. The recipients, who were awarded a joint $4,500 scholarship, are Laura Iwasaki, D.D.S., Ph.D., assistant professor and Jeffrey Nickel, D.M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, both of the Department of Growth […]
Dec 4, 2001
William Berndt, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center, vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies and research, will speak about biological and chemical terrorism at a Rotary Club of North Platte meeting at noon on Wednesday, Dec 5, at the Country Club in North Platte. About 85 are expected to attend. Dr. […]
Nov 29, 2001