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UNMC announces College of Dentistry dean finalists
During March and April, five candidates will visit the Omaha and Lincoln campuses for interviews and forums.
Mar 3, 2023
![Bradley Britigan, MD, chair of the UNMC College of Dentistry dean search committee and dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD
Dr. Yelamanchili is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Mar 3, 2023
![Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SowmayaYelamanchili2030323-900x600.jpeg)
Tickets for trivia phenom Ken Jennings available Monday
Jennings will headline the Nebraska Science Festival on April 6.
Mar 3, 2023
![Ken Jennings](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KenJennings020323-900x600.jpg)
New rare book exhibit featured at Wittson gallery
Eight new selections are on display starting this week.
Mar 3, 2023
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UNMC for the record, March 3, 2023
An endowed fund will honor Diana Florescu, MD. Also items on Global Protect changes and a collection drive.
Mar 3, 2023
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DianaFlorescu010523-900x600.jpg)
Inaugural UNMC Giving Day – For the Greater Good set for March 30-31
UNMC’s first-ever virtual day of giving will unite alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and grateful patients.
Mar 2, 2023
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Distinguished scientist: Steven Yeh, MD
Dr. Yeh is a professor and Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology in the UNMC College of Medicine.
Mar 2, 2023
![Steven Yeh, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/StevenYeh030223-900x600.jpg)
Po-Jung Chen, DDS, receives national research awards
Dr. Chen is hailed for making a significant impact in oral health research that changes patients’ lives.
Mar 2, 2023
![Po-Jung Chen, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PoJungChen030223.jpg)
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Breakthrough Thinking to focus on optimizing well-being
The March 6 presentation by Victor Dzau, MD, will look at the issue of clinician well-being and burnout.
Mar 1, 2023
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