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Gerald Tussing, DDS, celebrates 56 years at the UNMC College of Dentistry
Dr. Tussing graduated from the UNMC Periodontics Program and continues to shape its strong reputation.
Jun 15, 2023
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Rural pathway programs extend longstanding partnerships
The UNMC programs have extended their agreements with the Nebraska State College System and UNK.
Jun 15, 2023
![Nicole Carritt, interim assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NicoleCarritt061523-900x600.jpg)
IAE seeking abstracts for InnovatED Symposium
The new symposium, set for Sept. 28, will showcase innovations in health professions education.
Jun 15, 2023
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Membership fair for community partners set for June 21
The event will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Sorrell Center.
Jun 15, 2023
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Cattlemen’s Ball marks 25 years raising funds for cancer research
The Weborg family of Cuming County served as this year’s host for an effort that has raised $17 million for UNMC since 1998.
Jun 14, 2023
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New ‘Heart to Heart’ podcast episode discusses stress
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talks with Sarah Fischer, PhD, UNMC’S director of wellness programming.
Jun 14, 2023
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UNMC-led COVID research team wins rural health article of the year
The study used National COVID Cohort Collaborative data to show the impact of COVID-19 on rural America.
Jun 14, 2023
![Jerrod Anzalone](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JerrodAnzalone061223-900x600.jpg)
Juneteenth events set at medical center
Events include speakers, a celebration Friday at the Omaha campus and more.
Jun 13, 2023
![Rae Blaylark, president and CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota, will speak on sickle cell disease at a June 20 webinar.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RaeBlaylark061323-1.jpg)
Med center grant will aid vision care in West Africa
UNMC’s Steven Yeh, MD, secured a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Jun 13, 2023
![Steven Yeh, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/StevenYeh030223-900x600.jpg)
Hrncirik named AVC for business and finance
Mike Hrncirik has served as senior manager of financial compliance and cost analysis since 2019.
Jun 13, 2023
![Mike Hrncirik](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MichaelHrncirik061323-900x600.jpg)