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Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System
From the Office of the President: A welcome message from President Gold.
Jul 1, 2024
![The University of Nebraska seal](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NUSeal021624.jpg)
Emergency alerts coming to employee, student cellphones
Cellphone numbers automatically will be integrated from Firefly and MyRecords into UNMC Alert.
Jul 1, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
A message from Jeffrey P. Gold, MD
Before assuming his new role as president of the University of Nebraska, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, shared this message to the students, faculty and staff of UNMC in his last day as their chancellor.
Jul 1, 2024
![Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DrJeffreyPGold032124-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s High School Alliance hosts summer camp
The pilot effort welcomed members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands-Millard Central Club.
Jul 1, 2024
![UNMC College of Pharmacy’s Amber Hawk worked with visiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands-Millard Central Club members during a pilot summer camp hosted by the UNMC High School Alliance.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HSASummerCamp061824-900x600.jpg)
Construction along Saddle Creek Road continues
Traffic will shift in the construction zone starting the week of July 8.
Jul 1, 2024
![traffic safety roadwork signs and light](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RoadWorkAhead032124-900x600.jpeg)
Focus on eye safety this Fourth of July
5,000 free safety glasses are available at various Nebraska Medicine locations.
Jun 28, 2024
![Image of safety glasses and contact information.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EyeSafety062824-900x600.jpg)
Clinical trial spotlight: Measure Autism Spectrum Disorder study
A research study is exploring eye tracking for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.
Jun 28, 2024
![Child using a device.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Diagnoses-900x600.jpeg)
UNMC for the record, June 28, 2024
A milestone for McGoogan Library’s DigitalCommons@UNMC and kudos for UNMC’s Gold U Award winner.
Jun 28, 2024
![Map showing the number of downloads in DigitalCommons@UNMC across the world.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DownloadMap062824.jpg)
UNMC leads national research team to explore newly discovered syndrome
In a recently published study, the researchers suggested an explanation for Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome.
Jun 27, 2024
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MirnicsKorade062724-900x600.jpg)
New IT intake process to simplify approvals
The forms will enhance technology support processes for basic research, clinical trials and web and mobile development.
Jun 27, 2024
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