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Governor approves 2023-25 university funding
The University of Nebraska System will receive 2.5% increases in state funding each of the next two years.
May 26, 2023
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Drug trial didn’t show benefit in COVID lung inflammation
UNMC participated in the study during the COVID-19 Delta variant wave.
May 26, 2023
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News items on UNMC named one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies, the Heart & Stroke Walk and a lunch vendor.
May 26, 2023
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Truhlsen Eye Institute marks 10 years of excellence in vision
The institute, which opened in May 2013, is realizing the dream of the late Stanley Truhlsen, MD.
May 25, 2023
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All-campus forum is scheduled for June 1
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.
May 25, 2023
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UNMC’s CultureFest will celebrate ‘Nebraska Treasures’
The celebration of culture, inclusion and diversity is today from noon to 2 p.m.
May 25, 2023
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Omaha Community Playhouse offers free tickets to ‘Respect’
UNMC employees and students can request two tickets, while supplies last, for the preview night June 8.
May 25, 2023
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New health benefits providers coming in 2024
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, NU campuses will change insurance providers beginning Jan. 1.
May 24, 2023
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Free counseling services available to UNMC employees, students
Leaders: Wellness help, support on hand for all members of the UNMC community.
May 24, 2023
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Med center tallies sustainability successes from April
The Office of Sustainability held a shredding and recycling event, multiple cleanups and a monthlong challenge.
May 24, 2023
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