UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Public health in action — Award highlights student’s public health commitment

Growing up in Texas near the border of Mexico, Gabriela Torre Puckett’s family couldn’t afford health insurance. “My dad, who had one year of medical school training, took care of most of our health needs,” she said.

Apr 8, 2011

Student spotlight – Bret Hays

In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who are training to become tomorrow’s health care professionals.

Apr 8, 2011

UNMC for the record

Drs. Cindy Ellis and John Windle are recognized.

Apr 8, 2011

What a government shutdown could mean at UNMC

The effects on UNMC of a potential federal government shutdown — which could happen this weekend — depend largely on how long such a stoppage would last, campus officials said.

Apr 8, 2011

A note from employee relations about invitations to the Service Awards Dinner

Today, all office-service, managerial-professional and administrative employees (non faculty) who have a length of service in 5-years increments (5, 10, 15, etc.) will receive an invitation via mail to the UNMC Service Awards Dinner.

Apr 8, 2011

World Health Day – Dr. Panigrahi discusses antimicrobial resistance

As we continue our National Public Health Week coverage, we spotlight UNMC professionals who have joined the World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Apr 7, 2011

Jazz into spring at UNMC’s April 15 Spring Fling

Grab your UNMC apparel and join your campus friends and colleagues on Friday, April 15 for UNMC’s Spring Fling on the Student Plaza.

Apr 7, 2011

Campus leaders to discuss UNMC’s future today

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and other medical center leaders will gather today for an annual meeting to discuss and set the future direction of the medical center.

Apr 7, 2011

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Samuel Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Samuel Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Apr 7, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Mark Smith

This week, we learn more about Mark Smith, consumer/family program specialist in the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Apr 7, 2011