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MLK event recap: Living ‘between the commas’
As keynote speaker, Cheryl Logan, EdD, spoke about what exceptionality means for her personally and the country.
Jan 19, 2022
![Cheryl Logan, EdD, superintendent of Omaha Public Schools](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LoganMLK2022.jpg)
New investigator: Michael Wiley, PhD
Dr. Wiley’s research focus is infectious disease genomics.
Jan 19, 2022
![Michael Wiley, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Wiley011922.jpg)
Virtual research town hall set for Friday
Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, and research leaders will discuss COVID-19 safety and research operations.
Jan 19, 2022
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD
Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.
Jan 18, 2022
![Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kalil043020.jpg)
Talk IT Thru: Security in the Internet of Things
Learn about IoT, security attacks and safety steps you can take.
Jan 18, 2022
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LiveGreen: Staying energy efficient in the cold
Some easy tips are at the ready to keep warm inside.
Jan 18, 2022
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2022 student satisfaction survey is open
Students can look in their email for a link to the survey.
Jan 18, 2022
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Campus leaders urge more asymptomatic testing
Omaha campus surveillance screening shows a higher percent of positives from people without symptoms. UNMC leaders want to identify cases earlier to cut transmission.
Jan 18, 2022
![Williams Science Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WilliamsScienceHall042721.jpg)
Registration now open for 2022 Walk & Roll
Fundraiser supports recreation therapy programs for adults with disabilities at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jan 17, 2022
![Walk & Roll supports recreation therapy programs for adults with disabilities at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Walk20120.jpg)
Under the Microscope: Exciting news on uBEATS
UNMC’s uBEATS, or UNMC Building Excellence in Academics Through STEM, offers an online health science curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12.
Jan 17, 2022
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