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Good dogs, tasty treats and more for De-Stress Week
De-Stress Week has events running on the Omaha campus from April 25 through 29.
Apr 22, 2022
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UNMC initiatives approved in legislative session
Approval of a joint health facility and program funding at UNK, pancreatic cancer center funding and a boost to the behavioral health workforce were among the session highlights.
Apr 22, 2022
![A rendering of the future UNMC-UNK rural health facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Working group to address issues from climate survey
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, announced the group’s formation at the annual faculty meeting Thursday.
Apr 22, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gold021622.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Joseph Siu, PhD
Dr. Siu will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award.
Apr 21, 2022
![Joseph Siu (right), PhD, associate professor of Physical Therapy Education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JosephSiu20422.jpg)
Global conference addresses pediatric cardiology issues
Virtual conference May 6 and 7 is sponsored by UNMC, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and the Pediatric Society of Ghana.
Apr 21, 2022
![Benjamin Acheampong, MD, and Shirley Delair, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GlobalPediatricConference3042522.jpg)
Inclusive Excellence urges people to show true selves
It becomes unhealthy when people ‘cover’ who they are. The latest forum touches upon the iTEACH value of courage.
Apr 21, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
Alert on Eduroam and MedCenter Guest wireless
Today at 6:15 p.m., Eduroam and MedCenter Guest wireless users will be disconnected but can log back on to the system.
Apr 21, 2022
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Outstanding faculty: Tammy Kielian, PhD
Dr. Kielian will receive the Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students Award.
Apr 20, 2022
![Tammy Kielian (right), PhD, professor in the department of pathology and microbiology in the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TammyKielian20422.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Alan Williamson, MD
Dr. Williamson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and a family medicine physician with Nebraska Medicine.
Apr 20, 2022
![Alan Williamson, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AlanWilliamson042022.jpg)
University shares results of system-wide climate survey
The data will inform ongoing strategic planning efforts with regard to campus climate, the student experience and the goal of making the university an employer of choice for all.
Apr 20, 2022
![Ted Carter, University of Nebraska System president](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carter0508120.jpg)