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Guiding principles for legislative session
University employees can engage with elected officials as private individuals but must take care representing themselves.
Jan 17, 2023
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Dr. Semin to lead nursing’s international program
Jessica Semin, DNP, will be the inaugural director of the UNMC College of Nursing’s global health program.
Jan 17, 2023
![Jessica Semin, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JessicaSemin011323-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Greg Zumach, PharmD
Greg Zumach, PharmD, is a clinical assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
Jan 17, 2023
![Greg Zumach, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GregoryZumach011823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC aims for balanced approach to work arrangements
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discussed the new Alternative Worksite Policy at this year’s first campus forum.
Jan 16, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Dr. Kuhn honored with national innovation award
MMI’s Brett Kuhn, PhD, received the award from the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine’s.
Jan 16, 2023
![Brett Kuhn, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BrettKuhn122122.jpg)
Free registration for Global Health Conference Midwest
Conference’s theme will be ‘Many Communities, One Health.’
Jan 16, 2023
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UNMC innovator accepted into entrepreneurship program
Breanna Hetland, PhD, invented a new digital platform called Remote ICU and originated the startup The Family Room.
Jan 16, 2023
![Breanna Hetland, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BreannaHetland011723-900x600.jpg)
Forum is Tuesday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Giurgescu
Carmen Giurgescu, PhD, is associate dean of research at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing.
Jan 16, 2023
![Carmen Giurgescu, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CarmenGiurgescu011623.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Christopher Barrett, MD
Dr. Barrett is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Jan 16, 2023
![Christopher Barrett, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ChristopherBarrett011623-900x600.jpg)
UNMC names new Faculty Diversity Fund recipients
Funding began Jan. 1 for efforts by Jasmine Marcelin, MD, Ali Nawshad, PhD, and Brian Armstrong, MD.
Jan 12, 2023
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD, Ali Nawshad, PhD, and Brian Armstrong, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MarcelinNawshadArmstrong011323.jpg)