Newsroom

Spots still remain for blood drives

About 15 slots remain open for today’s blood drive at the Center for Healthy Living while nearly 45 opening are available for Friday’s Student Senate-sponsored drive in Wittson Hall.

Sep 22, 2009

Research Notes – A link between financial stress/quitting smoking

A new study by UNMC researchers shows that financial problems make it harder for people to kick the habit.

Sep 22, 2009

Graduate nursing student makes difference in Tanzania

A UNMC College of Nursing graduate student has co-founded a non-profit organization that aims to make life better in poverty-stricken Tanzania.

Sep 22, 2009

Dr. Black receives honorary doctorate from alma mater

Winona State University (WSU) awarded an honorary doctorate degree to alumna Joyce Black, Ph.D., professor in the College of Nursing, during the school’s spring commencement ceremony.

Sep 21, 2009

Smithsonian expert to discuss Latino music today

The Smithsonian’s Dr. Daniel Sheehy will discuss the sounds and meanings of grassroots Latino musical traditions today during a presentation on the UNMC campus.

Sep 21, 2009

September Silver U recipients named

Silver ‘U’ recipients for the month of September.

Sep 21, 2009

HIV expert to present monthly CTR seminar today

Perinatal transmission of HIV-1 in sub-Saharan Africa will be the focus of the monthly Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Seminar today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

Sep 21, 2009

UNMC Off the Clock – Dr. Talmadge and the martial arts

James Talmadge, Ph.D., professor in the department of pathology and microbiology, has been involved in the martial arts for nearly 40 years.

Sep 21, 2009

UNMC Grants – Award aims to boost number of nurse educators

A $616,500 grant will let the College of Nursing offer a new educational track for nurses who want to teach in clinical or academic settings.

Sep 21, 2009

Research Notes — Study links common virus to poor ICU outcomes

UNMC researchers have determined that a common virus that usually stays inactive throughout life may increase mortality for one-third of the normally healthy people who stay in intensive care units (ICU) more than five days.

Sep 18, 2009