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Public Health Dean Khan named 2023 Holland Hero
The Holland Children’s Institute will recognize Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, at an event April 20.
Apr 14, 2023
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Outstanding faculty: Dong Wang, PhD
Dr. Wang is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
Apr 14, 2023
![Dong Wang, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DongWang041423-900x600.jpg)
UNMC to hold Lavender Graduation for LGBTQ+ graduates, allies
The inaugural event will be held May 1 in the Olson Atrium at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Apr 14, 2023
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UNMC for the record, April 14, 2023
News items on the Kinman Oldfield Award, the World Autism Day Celebration, a wellness planning webinar and campus retirements.
Apr 14, 2023
![Paul Trippier, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PaulTrippier041423-900x600.jpg)
Drs. Jennifer and Howard Liu to receive Life Savers Award
Nebraska Cures will hold its Spring Tribute Reception on April 26.
Apr 13, 2023
![Jennifer Liu, MD, and Howard Liu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/JenniferHowardLiu041323-900x600.jpeg)
Outstanding faculty: Bethany Hansen, PhD
Dr. Hansen is an associate director in the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Pediatric Feeding.
Apr 13, 2023
![Bethany Hansen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BethanyHansen041323-900x600.jpg)
Nearly $22 million requested as BHECN closes ARPA cycle
The second round of behavioral health funding received 137 applications.
Apr 13, 2023
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Camp Munroe seeks volunteers for summer
Student volunteers, who must be 13 or older, will help supervise campers.
Apr 13, 2023
![Volunteers are needed for Camp Munroe's summer session.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Camp0423-900x600.jpg)
Alcohol Center of Research-Nebraska awarded $8.8 million grant
Carol Casey, PhD, Todd Wyatt, PhD, and a team of investigators, obtained a grant on alcohol tissue injury.
Apr 12, 2023
![Carol Casey, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CaseyWyatt041223.jpg)
Forum Thursday for dentistry dean finalist Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD
Dr. Kugel is associate dean for research and professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Apr 12, 2023
![Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GerryKugel041223.jpg)