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UNMC for the record, Jan. 20, 2023
News items on a UNK trailblazer now at UNMC and campus retirements.
Jan 19, 2023
![Leah Stade, OTD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LeahStade2012023.jpg)
Kristie Hayes, MD, named med center’s Unsung Hero
Dr. Hayes, an associate professor and director of diversity for the UNMC Department of Dermatology, is credited as being a selfless mentor to many.
Jan 18, 2023
![Kristie Hayes, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KristieHayes012023-900x600.jpg)
Forum is Friday for nursing dean finalist Dr. Dougherty
Cynthia Dougherty, PhD, is vice chair of research at the University of Washington School of Nursing.
Jan 18, 2023
![Cynthia Dougherty, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CynthiaDougherty011923.jpg)
Never Again Summit discussion scheduled for Jan. 30
The guest speaker for the virtual discussion is Jeremy Farrar, MBBS, of the charitable foundation Wellcome.
Jan 18, 2023
![Jeremy Farrar, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JeremyFarrar2011923.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: John Tierney, MD
Dr. Tierney is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Jan 18, 2023
![John Tierney, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JohnTierney011923-900x600.jpg)
UNMC teams exploring extended-release COVID vaccine
Studies show proof-of-concept for new viral antigen delivery system.
Jan 17, 2023
![From left, UNMC researchers Bhavesh Kevadiya, PhD, Farah Shahjin, PhD, and Howard Gendelman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KevFarGend.jpg)
Guiding principles for legislative session
University employees can engage with elected officials as private individuals but must take care representing themselves.
Jan 17, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/StateCapitol011823-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Semin to lead nursing’s international program
Jessica Semin, DNP, will be the inaugural director of the UNMC College of Nursing’s global health program.
Jan 17, 2023
![Jessica Semin, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JessicaSemin011323-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Greg Zumach, PharmD
Greg Zumach, PharmD, is a clinical assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
Jan 17, 2023
![Greg Zumach, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GregoryZumach011823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC aims for balanced approach to work arrangements
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, discussed the new Alternative Worksite Policy at this year’s first campus forum.
Jan 16, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)