Press Release
Nearly 1,000 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Diplomas will be conferred on 998 students.
May 4, 2017
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Former state senator, Nancy Thompson, to receive J.G. Elliott Award from UNMC
Award recognizes her contributions to medicine, health for Nebraska
May 4, 2017
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UNMC at forefront of reshaping medical education
UNMC College of Medicine one of 32 medical schools accelerating changes in medical education.
May 3, 2017
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UNMC College of Dentistry offers seminars to alumni dental health professionals
Faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry will travel to Ashland, Kearney, North Platte and Scottsbluff to provide education to alumni dental health professionals on contemporary topics in pediatric dentistry and evidence-based dentistry. The annual UNMC College of Dentistry Dental Education Caravan will feature presentations by: Bryan Skar, D.D.S., an assistant […]
May 1, 2017
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UNMC/Nebraska Medicine launch youth violence prevention program
Dusk to Dawn program is aimed at at-risk youth between ages of 13-19
May 1, 2017
![Charity Evans, M.D., a trauma surgeon and coordinator of the Dusk to Dawn (D2D) program at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine, holds a photo of Roberto Gonzalez, a 20-year-old Omaha man who was shot and killed in 2015. His death is being used as the centerpoint of the D2D program, as at-risk youth will hear his story when they come to UNMC/Nebraska Medicine for the D2D program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EvansDusk34.jpg)
Technological advances in eye surgery is topic of May 2 Omaha Science Cafe
Ophthalmologist Donny Suh, M.D., will discuss technological advances in eye surgeries for 2017 and beyond at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. on May 2 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Dr. Suh, M.D., is the chief of ophthalmology service at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and an associate professor at the […]
Apr 24, 2017
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UNMC to honor seven outstanding faculty members
Chancellor Gold to deliver annual state-of-the-campus address at April 20 awards ceremony
Apr 13, 2017
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Nebraska Science Festival highlights in Lincoln, Denton, Raymond, Ashland
The fifth annual Nebraska Science Festival – presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and scheduled for April 20-29 – is around the corner. And, with a multitude of science- and technology-related activities in communities across the state, it’s not too early to plan your SciFest schedule. You’ll find the entire festival schedule (with […]
Apr 10, 2017
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Free film screenings during Nebraska Science Festival
Three Omaha Public Schools will host free public screenings of the Academy Award nominated Hidden Figures on April 25 & 26 as part of the Nebraska Science Festival. In addition, the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to an outdoor showing of Inside Out on April 27. The screenings are among more than […]
Apr 7, 2017
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Women in Science: A panel discussion on STEM careers
The Nebraska Science Festival invites the public to attend a free panel discussion featuring women successful in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. "Women in Science" will be April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at MCC at Do Space, 7205 Dodge Street, Omaha. Panelists will share their life experiences, as well as lessons […]
Apr 7, 2017
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