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UNMC’s research expenditures reach new annual record
Total research expenditures, sponsored awards, and research awards rose in fiscal year 2022.
Sep 19, 2022
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jennifer_Larsen.jpg)
From social media: Limited use of Paxlovid
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest with COVID-19.
Sep 19, 2022
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Remembering UNMC supporter Ernest Thayer
Services for Thayer, a longtime friend and financial supporter of UNMC, will be held in Grand Island.
Sep 19, 2022
![Ernest “Ernie” Thayer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ERNESTTHAYER092022.jpg)
Dr. Coulter reflects on Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium
The event, held Aug. 31, marked the symposium’s fifth year.
Sep 19, 2022
![Don Coulter, MD, at the 2022 Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DonCoulter092022.jpg)
Leadership Nebraska class tours UNMC
Participants in the program met Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and visited the Davis Global Center.
Sep 19, 2022
![Participants in the Leadership Nebraska program tours the Davis Global Center during their visit to the UNMC campus on Sept. 15.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LeadershipNebraska092022-900x600.jpg)
AHEC outreach grant renewed for five more years
UNMC has held the federal Area Health Education Center grant since 2001.
Sep 18, 2022
![Jeffrey Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Harrison010820.jpg)
Silent display marks lives lost to suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a collection of empty shoes at UNMC offered a remembrance.
Sep 18, 2022
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Center for Healthy Living to hold open house events
Stop by to check out the facility and fitness classes.
Sep 18, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CFHLOpenHouse091922-900x600.jpg)
Nominations sought for honorary degrees
Nominations are due to the Faculty Senate Office by Nov. 21.
Sep 18, 2022
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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center analyzes Nebraska’s cancer needs
The needs assessment provides guidance for organizations to make a difference against cancer in the state.
Sep 15, 2022
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