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Omaha forums set for NU presidential candidate
Walter “Ted” Carter, VADM (Ret.), will speak at UNO on Nov. 7, UNMC on Nov. 8.
Nov 4, 2019
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Assistant vice chancellor for inclusion candidate forum today
Shelley Henderson is one of two finalists for the new position.
Nov 4, 2019
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Invent-a-Thon draws students, fundraiser set for November, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Nov 1, 2019
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UNMC joins UNO event to welcome Nigerian visitors
Academic leaders from Nigeria traveled to Nebraska for conference on education.
Nov 1, 2019
![Members of the Nigerian group at the conference](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nigeria101819.jpg)
International award given to UNMC and consortium
Michael Wiley, Ph.D., helped develop integrated solution for better preparedness and faster response to outbreaks in high-risk areas.
Nov 1, 2019
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Crosswalk between Wittson Hall, Scott Plaza to close Friday
Roadwork will continue through Sunday.
Oct 31, 2019
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More than 400 turn out for Trunk or Treat
Annual, inclusive event sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Institute draws praise from parents.
Oct 31, 2019
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