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President’s Excellence Award winner: Howard Gendelman, MD

Dr. Gendelman makes real strides against chronic and neurodegenerative diseases – with his team by his side.

May 23, 2023

Howard Gendelman, MD

Med center experts test readiness of the National Quarantine Unit

A three-day exercise, led by the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, was held in April.

May 23, 2023

The National Quarantine Unit tabletop exercise was held in the Sorrell Center on April 25.

Blood drive to be held on Omaha campus June 13

The Nebraska Community Blood Bank’s bloodmobile will be parked outside the Center for Healthy Living.

May 23, 2023

Jane Meza, PhD, named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs

Dr. Meza also will continue as UNMC’s associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning.

May 22, 2023

Jane Meza, PhD

Dr. Vishwanath elected to American Board of Orthodontics

Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS, is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

May 22, 2023

Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS

Lunch vendors for the week of May 22-26

The schedule features Zemog’s Cocina Mexicana on Tuesday and Thursday.

May 22, 2023

Legislature gives final approval to state budget

The two-year package now moves to Gov. Jim Pillen for consideration.

May 19, 2023

Air Force officials tour UNMC as part of ongoing partnership

Visitors included new Air Force Associate Deputy Surgeon General Stephen Mounts.

May 19, 2023

Stephen Mounts, U.S. Air Force associate deputy surgeon general, tours the UNMC Davis Global Center on May 4.

Dr. Hetland joins UC Davis nursing fellowship

Breanna Hetland, PhD, is one of 16 accepted to the prestigious program for nurse leaders and innovators.

May 19, 2023

Breanna Hetland, PhD

UNMC for the record, May 19, 2023

Campus news items on the Menolascino Award, a library challenge and a symphony ensemble concert.

May 19, 2023

Brandon Lew, MD, PhD