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UNMC for the record

Drs. Paul Tomich and Harris Frankel receive national recognition.

Feb 4, 2011

Meet Walk and Roll Captain Robin Richards (CORRECTED)

A profile of Robin Richards, captain of the 2011 Walk and Roll for Disabilities, which will be held Feb. 20 at Westroads Mall.

Feb 4, 2011

Children’s Dental Day marks 10 years of smiles today

The 10th Annual Children’s Dental Day will be held at the College of Dentistry in Lincoln today.

Feb 4, 2011

All clear given in University Tower evacuation

4:40 p.m. — The Omaha Fire Department has given the “all clear.” Air quality has been tested and is safe. Patients have been moved back. The cause of the fire is being investigated. A company has been contracted to remediate any smoke damage.

Feb 4, 2011

Brand video tells compelling story, available for employees

A video that highlights UNMC’s vitality is now available for faculty and staff to use for a variety of purposes, including recruiting, community presentations and campus training.

Feb 3, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Tammy Jones

This week, we learn more about Tammy Jones, assistant professor in the Radiation Science Technology Division in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Feb 3, 2011

Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Fund timeline

A brief history of Nebraska’s Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Fund activity.

Feb 3, 2011

Report shows state research investment provides strong return

An economic impact report by one of the leading economists in the Midwest has found that tobacco settlement funds invested into biomedical research at Nebraska’s four leading research institutions has produced an 8 to 1 return.

Feb 3, 2011

Correction regarding Doctor of Nursing Practice story

In Monday’s story regarding a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UNMC, the program was incorrectly referred to as a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner program.

Feb 2, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen — Learn about the research towers’ new ‘green’ chillers

Last year, UNMC installed new reheat chillers in the Durham Research Center towers that are more energy and cost efficient than previous chillers.

Feb 2, 2011