Press Release

UNMC Received Grant to Help Detect Possible Cancer-Causing Agents

 The American Cancer Society estimates that one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. At this rate cancer will soon surpass heart disease to become the number one cause of death in this country. Cancer researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center are involved in […]

Aug 31, 1999

Clinical Trials and Transplantation Options To Be Discussed:

Public Invited to Attend UNMC/NHS Diabetes Seminar To Be Held Sept. 8 at the Omaha Marriott Diabetes specialists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Health System will discuss Type I diabetes and its complications and treatments in a free public seminar to be held Sept. 8 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at […]

Aug 27, 1999

UNMC, Six Communities Offer Nebraskans Free Series on Human Genetics; Unlocking the Mystery of Human Genes to Prevent, Treat Disease

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and six distance learning centers, will sponsor a free Mini-Medical School series titled, The Human Genetic Blueprint: Unlocking the mystery of human genes to prevent and treat disease — every Wednesday, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 20. Ten UNMC specialists in the area of genetics will discuss a variety […]

Aug 27, 1999

UNMC, Six Communities Offer Nebraskans Free Series on Human Genetics; Unlocking the Mystery of Human Genes to Prevent, Treat Disease

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and six distance learning centers, will sponsor a free Mini-Medical School series titled, The Human Genetic Blueprint: Unlocking the mystery of human genes to prevent and treat disease — every Wednesday, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 20. Ten UNMC specialists in the area of genetics will discuss a variety […]

Aug 27, 1999

UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln to Celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary Sept. 17

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will celebrate its 100th anniversary of educating Nebraskans to be dental professionals with a series of events on Sept. 16, 17 and 18, for faculty, staff and alumni. The college, located at 40th & Holdrege Streets in Lincoln on the East Campus of the University of […]

Aug 27, 1999

UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln to Celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary Sept. 17

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will celebrate its 100th anniversary of educating Nebraskans to be dental professionals with a series of events on Sept. 16, 17 and 18, for faculty, staff and alumni. The college, located at 40th & Holdrege Streets in Lincoln on the East Campus of the University of […]

Aug 27, 1999

92 Students Receive Diplomas at UNMC

Diplomas were conferred on 92 University of Nebraska Medical Center students recently.  The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown: COLLEGE OF NURSING Bachelor of Science in Nursing (West Nebraska Division) BAYARD — Deborah Dee Andreas Ostdiek Post Masters Certificate in Nursing FALLS CITY — Kristine M. Morehead Hansen PERCIVAL, IOWA […]

Aug 23, 1999

UNMC College of Nursing Recognizes Kearney Nursing Faculty, Patricia Trausch, for Teaching Excellence

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has selected Patricia Trausch, as its 1999 recipient of the Rosalee C. Yeaworth Teaching Excellence Award. Trausch teaches acute care nursing at the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division. Thirty-eight nominations were received for this years award. Criteria for the award includes inspiring students, creating a […]

Aug 19, 1999

UNMC College of Dentistry Freshman Class Ranks No. 1 in Grade Point Average

The freshman class at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers College of Dentistry has a habit of attracting top students. For the third-straight year and fifth of the past six, the colleges freshman class has ranked first among the 55 U.S. dental schools for incoming grade-point average. The colleges admissions committee places strong emphasis on […]

Aug 11, 1999

UNMC Chancellor Receives Award from Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, Inc.

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been honored by the Lincoln Medical Education Foundation, Inc. for his accomplishments in promoting medical education. The foundation presented Dr. Maurer with the John C. Finegan Award, named after the organizations first Family Practice Program director. Dale Gruntorad, foundation president, said he […]

Aug 9, 1999