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Recognizing Black health professionals: Brian Armstrong, MD
For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.
Feb 20, 2023
![Brian Armstrong, MD, UNMC Department of Ophthalmology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BrianArmstrong011223-900x600.jpg)
Dentistry college showcases student research on Feb. 24
The UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day will run from noon to 5 p.m. at the college in Lincoln.
Feb 20, 2023
![Dental hygiene students Yahia Al Sarhani and Emily Walker present their research at the 2020 UNMC College of Dentistry Research Day.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DentistryResearchDay022123-900x600.jpg)
Registration open for March 5 Walk & Roll for Disabilities
The annual event raises funds for adult programming at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Feb 20, 2023
![Participants make their way around Oak View Mall during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities' 2022 Walk & Roll for Disabilities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WalkAndRoll020623-900x600.jpg)
Continuing ed course will address Parkinson’s care
Registration is open for the hybrid event that will be held March 24.
Feb 20, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Work approaching around Saddle Creek Development
Street work will be happening, along with construction of a parking garage, the Catalyst project and CORE building.
Feb 20, 2023
![A rendering of the Catalyst project, which will house UNMC's Innovation Hub](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SaddleCreek022023.jpg)
New investigator: Jawed Siddiqui, PhD
Dr. Siddiqui is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Feb 20, 2023
![Jawed Siddiqui, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JawedSiddiqui022023-900x600.jpg)
Nursing dean finalist makes return visit to campus
Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, will visit the Omaha campus and UNMC nursing divisions in Kearney and Lincoln.
Feb 20, 2023
![Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LepaineSharpMcHenry010423.jpg)
Planning continues for Innovation Design Unit
Workstreams are coming together, as progress is made on the new inpatient unit.
Feb 20, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/InnovationDesignUnit022023-900x600.jpg)
Next application cycle for ARPA funds opens Feb. 27
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will accept funding proposals through April 10.
Feb 20, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
Speaker addresses need for culturally responsive care
Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, says the real work in DEI must go beyond presentations and committees.
Feb 20, 2023
![Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KiaNoelleJohnson020123.jpg)