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Dr. Gilliam joins Buffett Institute as executive director
Walter Gilliam, PhD, formerly of Yale University, is a national expert in early childhood development and education.
Mar 10, 2023
![Walter Gilliam, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WalterGilliam120622.jpg)
LiveGreen: Dispelling myths about waste and recycling
The reality is that the med center has vendors and procedures to handle its recycling items.
Mar 10, 2023
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UNMC for the record, March 10, 2023
News items on a national committee appointment, campus retirements, sidewalk work and two donation drives.
Mar 10, 2023
![Lequisha Turner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TurnerCropMMI.jpg)
Dr. Florescu honored as UNMC Scientist Laureate
Diana Florescu, MD, is remembered for her dedication to research, her patients and the people around her.
Mar 9, 2023
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DianaFlorescu010523-900x600.jpg)
Challenge donors have one week to sign up for UNMC Giving Day
Sponsors who provide challenge funds can encourage others to give and spread awareness for the event.
Mar 9, 2023
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College of Nursing creative writing awards announced
Nursing students ‘confront boundaries that separate us’ through their writing.
Mar 9, 2023
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Drug discovery, development workshop is March 20-21
The annual conference is organized by the UNMC College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Science.
Mar 9, 2023
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Community service to research: Doris Lassiter
Lassiter, health ministry director with New Era Baptist State Convention, addresses racial, ethnic disparities.
Mar 7, 2023
![Doris Lassiter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DorisLassiter030823.jpg)
Community service to research: Mona Zuffante
Zuffante, chief public health officer with the Winnebago Tribe, brings Indigenous issues and solutions to the forefront.
Mar 7, 2023
![Mona Zuffante](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MonaZuffante030823.jpg)
Movement to address professional well-being in health care
Victor Dzau, MD, president of the National Academy of Medicine, says it can’t be business as usual on the issue.
Mar 7, 2023
![Victor Dzau, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/VictorDzau2030623.jpg)