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Nominations open for annual faculty awards
The UNMC Faculty Senate recognizes faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.
Jan 28, 2025
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Retirement reception for Cindy Plate is Feb. 3
Plate began her UNMC career in 2000 and joined the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases in 2005.
Jan 28, 2025
![Cindy Plate](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CindyPlate012825.jpg)
‘A Message from NU Leadership on Our Commitment to You’
University of Nebraska leadership sent a message to NU faculty, staff and students on Friday, Jan. 24.
Jan 27, 2025
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UNMC Ice Rink remains open through Feb. 16
Admission is free for members of the med center and university community and $7 for the general public.
Jan 27, 2025
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Research Town Hall scheduled for today
The discussion forum for UNMC researchers, along with their staff and trainees, will run from 3-4 p.m.
Jan 27, 2025
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Network access to be restricted on non-UNMC devices
This change affects devices that are plugged into a network jack via a wired connection.
Jan 27, 2025
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Remembering nursing educator, leader Louise LaFramboise, PhD
Dr. LaFramboise brought wisdom and compassion toward educating decades of students and offering leadership within the UNMC College of Nursing.
Jan 24, 2025
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Library’s ‘History Hour’ to highlight biopreparedness
UNMC’s Darby Kurtz will share the med center’s history of biopreparedness as displayed in the Wigton Heritage Center exhibit.
Jan 24, 2025
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UNMC for the record, Jan. 24, 2025
News items covering UNMC retirements, a volunteer effort in the community and sidewalk work at 38th and Jackson.
Jan 24, 2025
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BHECN ARPA support helps bring therapists into rural schools
South Sioux City-based Heartland Counseling Services is working with three Northeast Nebraska districts to serve students.
Jan 23, 2025
![Krista Roeber and Lora Heithold](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BHECNARPA012325-900x600.jpg)