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Workers will be active inside 42nd Street skywalk
Throughout this week, a construction crew will be reviewing the structure for upcoming repairs.
Jun 26, 2023
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UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The center aims to fill the gap left as drug research and development by the pharmaceutical industry has narrowed.
Jun 23, 2023
![Keith Olsen, PharmD, the Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Corey Hopkins, PhD, professor of pharmaceutical sciences and inaugural director of the Center for Drug Design and Innovation](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OlsenHopkins062323.jpg)
Allied health to offer new Doctor of Medical Science degree
The NU Board of Regents approved the advanced doctorate degree for physician assistants.
Jun 23, 2023
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, and Shaun Horak, DMSc, associate director of the physician assistant program and director of the new DMSc program](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MeyerHoran062323.jpg)
Carter unveils plan to address budget challenges, accelerate university success
Regents endorsed University of Nebraska President Ted Carter’s new approach at Thursday’s meeting.
Jun 23, 2023
![University of Nebraska President Ted Carter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TedCarter120622.jpg)
Regents approve new health, pharmacy insurance carriers
Information for the dental insurance carrier continues to be evaluated.
Jun 23, 2023
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UNMC for the record, Friday, June 23, 2023
Nebraska Medicine cuts a ribbon in west Omaha, and information on Parking Lot 17 and printing services.
Jun 23, 2023
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‘I love what I do’: Peggy Moore is Gold U winner
Moore, UNMC’s director of e-learning, is credited with being kind, caring – and getting projects done.
Jun 22, 2023
![Peggy Moore](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/moore-peggy.jpg)
Last reminder: Parking renewals are due June 30
Med center colleagues can complete their renewals online at the UNMC Parking Portal.
Jun 22, 2023
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Personal calendars causing Outlook connection errors
Follow these instructions to remove a personal calendar from a corporate account.
Jun 22, 2023
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Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, named UNMC College of Dentistry dean
Dr. Kugel, who comes to UNMC from Boston, is praised for his vision, passion and extensive experience in the field.
Jun 21, 2023
![Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GerryKugel041223.jpg)