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Report shows state research investment provides strong return

An economic impact report by one of the leading economists in the Midwest has found that tobacco settlement funds invested into biomedical research at Nebraska’s four leading research institutions has produced an 8 to 1 return.

Feb 3, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen — Learn about the research towers’ new ‘green’ chillers

Last year, UNMC installed new reheat chillers in the Durham Research Center towers that are more energy and cost efficient than previous chillers.

Feb 2, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Poison Center says ‘K2’ or ‘Spice’ calls on the Rise

You can buy it as easily as a pack of cigarettes in Nebraska and it is marketed as a “legal high.”

Feb 2, 2011

Diversity presentation on courage postponed

Thursday’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series event featuring Clennon King has been postponed until a later date due to winter weather.

Feb 2, 2011

Spotlight on new faculty – Anil Arora, M.D.

Anil Arora, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Feb 2, 2011

Joslyn to host a free member’s event for ‘The Glory of Ukraine’

UNMC employees are invited to preview “The Glory of Ukraine” exhibition at Joslyn Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 11.

Feb 2, 2011

Correction regarding Doctor of Nursing Practice story

In Monday’s story regarding a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UNMC, the program was incorrectly referred to as a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner program.

Feb 2, 2011

Courage in the workplace – Why it matters — DATE CORRECTED

Clennon King — who will present “Why Courage is Worth Catching: How courage can bring positive social change” at UNMC on Thursday — tells us why courage counts at work.

Feb 1, 2011

UNMC LiveGreen website/pledge launches

UNMC LiveGreen — the new campuswide sustainability campaign — has launched a website that will be a one-stop-shop for all information related to the initiative.

Feb 1, 2011

Susie Buffett, NU system aim to improve childhood education

A gift by Omaha philanthropist Susie Buffett will allow the University of Nebraska to form the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. The institute is a universitywide collaboration designed to transform the approach to early childhood development and education.

Feb 1, 2011