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Step-Up program returns to UNMC Omaha campus
The program has more than doubled in size since it began in 2016.
Jul 20, 2021
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American Chemical Society honors Dr. Vennerstrom
ACS devotes entire journal issue to a ‘celebration’ of Dr. Vennerstrom and his work.
Jul 19, 2021
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Siobhan Wescott, MD, named LaFlesche Professor
Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health.
Jul 15, 2021
![Siobhan Wescott, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wescott071521.jpg)
ACS accreditation a ‘crown jewel’ for UNMC
Story, video discuss accreditation in recognition of work advance simulation-based education.
Jul 14, 2021
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Wigton Heritage Center dedication and ribbon cutting celebrate’s UNMC, Nebraska’s medical history.
Jun 30, 2021
![Robert Wigton, MD, cuts the ribbon on the new Wigton Heritage Center as, from left, Corrine Hansen, PhD, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and Amy Volk of the University of Nebraska Foundation look on.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WigtonDedication1063021.jpg)
Dr. Roberts discussed COVID-19 impact on mental health
Holly Roberts, PhD, was featured on podcast “Ag State of Mind with Jason Meadows.”
Jun 29, 2021
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Nursing’s Juli Bohnenkamp is Gold U Award recipient
Testing resource coordinator lauded by colleagues for her commitment to the college and its students.
Jun 28, 2021
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Tuition freeze, strategic investments mark NU budget
President Carter: University “is in a position of strength.”
Jun 22, 2021
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University cracks top 100 in U.S. patent tally
NU system has been ranked for four consecutive years.
Jun 22, 2021
![Michael Dixon, PhD, president and CEO of UNeMed](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dixon062520.jpg)
Endowment supporting rare book collection transferred to UNMC
American College of Surgeons transfers endowment for H. Winnett Orr, MD, collection.
Jun 17, 2021
![Since 1974, the Orr collection has been on permanent loan to the UNMC library.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rarebook061721.jpg)