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New faculty spotlight: Nidhish Tiwari, MBBS, MD
Dr. Tiwari is an associate professor of medicine in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Dec 12, 2022
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It’s commencement time: Ceremony is Friday
The ceremony will be at Baxter Arena at 7 p.m. Here is some information to know.
Dec 12, 2022
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Author shares history of American Indian boarding schools
Denise Lajimodiere, PhD, is founder of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.
Dec 12, 2022
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IAE seeking abstracts for Spotlight on Scholarship
Submissions are due Jan. 13, and the live awards ceremony is set for March 29.
Dec 12, 2022
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UNMC celebrates power of philanthropy at Only in Nebraska rally
The med center community gathered in Omaha to celebrate the launch of the historic fundraising campaign.
Dec 8, 2022
![Nebraska Medicine CEO Jim Linder, MD, co-chair of the med center's Only in Nebraska fundraising campaign along with his wife, Karen, speaks at the kickoff rally for the drive on Thursday.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OnlyinNebraska1120922-900x600.jpg)
Holiday Skate Day event is Friday
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UNMC ice rink.
Dec 8, 2022
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Employee giving: Donations and participation are up
The UNMC community donated more than $97,000 this year.
Dec 8, 2022
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Feedback is open on mobility plan
The med center is encouraging wider variety in commuting, and free B-cycle memberships are available.
Dec 8, 2022
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UNMC nursing dean creates scholarship as parting gift
The Olson Charitable Foundation also created a second scholarship to honor the dean’s contributions.
Dec 8, 2022
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JuliannSebastian111622-900x600.jpg)
Retirement event will be Dec. 13 for Vicki Hamm
Hamm is known as an expert on graduate medical education, with 47 years of experience at the med center.
Dec 7, 2022
![Vicki Hamm](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/VickyHamm120822-900x600.jpg)