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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HowardGendelman052323-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NQUExercise052323-900x600.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MezaJane062922-e1678897286173.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MeenakshiVishwanath052223-900x600.jpg)
Lunch vendors for the week of May 22-26
The schedule features Zemog’s Cocina Mexicana on Tuesday and Thursday.
May 22, 2023
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Legislature gives final approval to state budget
The two-year package now moves to Gov. Jim Pillen for consideration.
May 19, 2023
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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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CSTARS051923-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BreannaHetland011723-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BrandonLew051723.jpg)