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Cancer center announces new community outreach leaders
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center team will be key in developing community partnerships, cancer education and screening events.
May 15, 2024
![Clockwise from top left: Keyonna King, DrPH, Patrick Maloney, PhD, Rachael Schmidt, DNP, and Juan Santamaria, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OfficeofCommunityOutreachandEngagement051524-900x600.jpg)
Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning
The med center’s health security experts will support the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in the planning effort.
May 9, 2024
![Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC, and Lauren Sauer, associate director of research in the Global Center for Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/KratochvilSauer050924-900x600.jpg)
UNMC teams showcase science at public expo
A record number of participants from UNMC joined the expo, giving the community a unique view into their science.
May 7, 2024
![Do you know a little something about science? A record number of teams from UNMC participated in this year's Public Science Expo for the Nebraska Science Festival. Reach out to UNMC Strategic Communications to get involved in next year's expo or the monthlong festival.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NESciFestDurham5050724-900x600.jpg)
Kratz to lead UNMC Government Relations
Jeff Kratz brings experience at the state and federal level, most recently in the office of U.S. Rep. Don Bacon.
May 6, 2024
![Jeff Kratz](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JeffKratz050624-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Gold to receive inaugural ‘Heartland Hero Award’
The award comes from Rural Media Group, which broadcasts ‘Rural Health Matters,’ a live weekly program Dr. Gold hosts on RFD-TV.
May 6, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gold062623-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Gold on UNMC’s response to the tornadoes: ‘We’re here to help’
UNMC announces support efforts for those impacted by Friday’s tornadoes. See a message from Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in this link.
Apr 30, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ChancellorGold012323-900x600.jpg)
UNMC graduates chart new paths in public health
The initial cohorts of students will be graduating from two new UNMC College of Public Health programs.
Apr 30, 2024
![Hayley Lange](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HayleyLange050124.jpg)
Three to be honored at UNMC commencement May 4
Barry Gold, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD, will receive J.G. Elliott Awards.
Apr 30, 2024
![Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldLaceySitorius043024-900x600.jpg)
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
The inaugural regional associate dean of medicine will be based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Apr 30, 2024
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
‘Go Labs!’: UNMC now has a fight song – with bark and bite
The UNMC Student Senate put out a call for lyrics and composers, and the original work debuted last Friday at the NU Board of Regents meeting.
Apr 23, 2024
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