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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)
Nominations open for UNMC research awards
UNMC will celebrate honorees for its 2023 Distinguished Scientist Awards later this year.
Jun 12, 2023
![Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/KenBayles090122.jpg)
Remembering Carol Ann Brandt, longtime administrative associate
Visitation will be today, with funeral services on Tuesday in Omaha.
Jun 12, 2023
![Carol Ann Brandt](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CarolAnnBrandt061223.jpg)
WHO expert will speak today on Ebola experience
Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, MD, will address the 2022 Ebola outbreak in Uganda, both in person and online.
Jun 12, 2023
![Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YonasTegegnWoldemariam061223-900x600.jpg)
Individual retirement meetings available this summer
Employees can schedule appointments to meet in person with representatives from TIAA and Fidelity Investments.
Jun 12, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Ouellette expands students’ science horizons
UNMC’s Scot Ouellette, PhD, has created a research apprenticeship in pathology and microbiology.
Jun 9, 2023
![Scot Ouellette, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OuelletteCOM-900x600.jpg)
Business, community leaders join UNMC Board of Counselors
The group advises UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, on issues of importance related to health care.
Jun 9, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)