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Top modules from E-Learning Showcase announced
The winning module was from the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
May 11, 2023
![Student participants Josiah Heun, Clancy Hesseltine and Lauren Wobken (from left to right) demonstrated their e-modules for Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, at the 2023 E-Learning Showcase.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Showcase051123.jpg)
Munroe-Meyer Institute grant to address school mental health
Brandy Clarke, PhD, will lead $6 million, five-year effort to reach underserved students.
May 11, 2023
![About 70% of schools indicate that the need for student mental health services has increased, yet there aren’t enough providers.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HighschoolMMI-900x600.jpg)
UNMC co-sponsors 2023 Heart and Stroke Walk
The annual event is scheduled for May 20 at Miller’s Landing in Omaha.
May 11, 2023
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Pediatrics conference will focus on Indigenous health
Donald Warne, MD, will deliver the keynote speech at the May 19 event.
May 11, 2023
![Donald Warne, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DonaldWarne050823-900x600.jpg)
Med center will hold biking event on May 17
Presentations are planned from Bike Walk Nebraska and Ponderosa Cyclery.
May 11, 2023
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Chancellor’s forum offers a series of updates across UNMC
Projects are in the works at the Omaha campus, and expansion is ahead for programs on the Kearney campus.
May 10, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the UNMC Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Interviews, forum for library dean position set for May 15
A comprehensive review committee is evaluating Emily Glenn for the permanent library dean role.
May 10, 2023
![Emily Glenn, interim dean of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EmilyGlenn042123-900x600.jpg)
UNMC to celebrate Nebraska Treasures at CultureFest
The annual celebration will be May 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.
May 10, 2023
![Singer Dani Cleveland will open UNMC's annual CultureFest with the Nebraska State Song.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DaniCleveland051023.jpg)
Lot 50 repair work beginning next week
Construction on the parking structure will last until August, causing a temporary reduction in parking stalls.
May 10, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ParkingLot50051023.jpg)
UNMC celebrates groundbreaking of Catalyst
Dr. Gold: Innovation hub in Midtown Omaha will ‘revolutionize the western edge’ of the UNMC Omaha campus.
May 9, 2023
![From left, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, at the event](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Catalyst050923-900x600.jpg)