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Joanne Li, PhD, UNO’s chancellor-elect, tours UNMC
Joanne Li, PhD, is excited by the possibilities for further collaboration.
Jun 14, 2021
![University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor-elect Joanne Li, PhD, toured UNMC last week and met with UNMC and current UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Li1061421.jpg)
Dr. Carver named director of expanded UNMC ombuds program
Program is an independent, informal, impartial and confidential resource for students, faculty and staff.
Jun 11, 2021
![David Carver, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Carver0304.jpg)
Bond sale yields $400 million for university building maintenance projects
The sale is the largest issuance of new bonds in NU history.
Jun 10, 2021
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UNMC is at the precipice of earth-shattering developments in the fight against HIV, thanks in large part to a brilliant chemist, whose impact may yet reach back
Jun 10, 2021
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College of Dentistry receives ‘Employer of the Year’ award
The Nebraska Dental Hygienists’ Association recognized college.
Jun 4, 2021
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Dr. De Alba joins national campaign against vaccine hesitancy
Federal effort aimed to address the Hispanic community, where vaccination rates remain low.
Jun 2, 2021
![Armando De Alba, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DeAlbaPREFERRED030220.jpg)
Study: RA patients have higher risk of COVID-19, complications
Bryant England, MD, led the study, which used a national VA health care database.
May 28, 2021
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Immune transformation shows promise for Parkinson’s disease
UNMC team finds that training the immune system is a safe option for therapeutic development
May 19, 2021
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Dr. Batra named inaugural Hartmann Chair
Surinder Batra, PhD, named the inaugural Dr. Alfred and Linda Hartmann Chair in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
May 10, 2021
![Surinder Batra, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Batra0502.jpg)
Pharmacy alum to serve Nebraska Medicine, UNMC
Kyle Skiermont, PharmD, named vice president of pharmacy and therapeutics for Nebraska Medicine and assistant dean for clinical affairs in the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
May 7, 2021
![Kyle Skiermont, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Skiermont050721.jpg)