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Reminder: Breakthrough Thinking is today
The virtual discussion will focus on optimizing work environments to enhance learning and connectedness.
Jan 4, 2023
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New scholarship hopes to draw nursing students to Nebraska
UNMC introduces ‘Nebraska Neighbors: UNMC Nursing Rural Advantage Program’ for out-of-state students.
Jan 3, 2023
![Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/JuliannSebastian111622-900x600.jpg)
CHRI taps Dr. Kerns to improve research through informatics
Ellen Kerns, PhD, will serve as director of research informatics for the Child Health Research Institute.
Jan 3, 2023
![Ellen Kerns, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/EllenKerns10323-900x600.jpeg)
Geriatrics consult service boosts quality of life
The med center’s geriatricians improve the care for aging adults during a high-risk period.
Jan 3, 2023
![Jessie Jenkins, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/JessieJenkins10323-900x600.jpg)
UNMC Today walks back through a 2022 filled with major accomplishments for UNMC.
Dec 30, 2022
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Breakthrough Thinking will talk optimizing work environments
The latest in the UNMC series will be Jan. 4.
Dec 30, 2022
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Enhanced Medical Education Tracks yield lifelong benefits
UNMC has expanded its experience in giving students in-depth study of a particular medical field.
Dec 30, 2022
![Elizabeth Harlow, MD, associate professor of gerontology, works with EMET student Abigale Miller, in white coat, at the Home Instead Center for Healthy Living.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/EMET123022-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Rishi Batra, MD
Rishi Batra, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of General Surgery.
Dec 30, 2022
![Rishi Batra, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RishiBatra123022-900x600.jpg)
Timothy Blecha, MD, receives Koefoot Award
Dr. Blecha, recognized as an outstanding preceptor, practices in Superior, Nebraska.
Dec 29, 2022
![From left, UNMC Family Medicine Medical Student Clerkship Director Mindy Lacey, MD, Timothy Blecha, MD, and UNMC Family Medicine Chair Jeffrey Harrison, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BlechaKoefootCOM1222.jpg)
Dr. Mohring honored with Innovator Award
Stephen Mohring, MD, received the award from the Nebraska Health Network.
Dec 29, 2022
![Stephen Mohring, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/StephenMohring122922-900x600.jpg)