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Nomination deadline for research awards is Oct. 28
UNMC will recognize new investigators, distinguished scientists, research leadership and the Scientist Laureate.
Oct 17, 2022
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Wigton exhibit highlights graduate studies
The display marks 80 years of UNMC Graduate Studies from 1942 through 2022.
Oct 17, 2022
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UNMC students invited on road trip to Norfolk
The group will explore rural health systems and get a look Norfolk’s career options.
Oct 17, 2022
![Faith Regional Health in Norfolk](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FaithRegional101822-900x600.jpg)
Grant to address maternal health disparities in Black women
NIH-funded study will explore how to improve maternal wellness and reduce health disparities in Black women.
Oct 16, 2022
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Dr. Mammen inducted to surgeon educator academy
Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, is a member of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.
Oct 16, 2022
![Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Joshua_Mammen_MD_surgonc_2021.jpg)
Re-Imagining U courses are available for fall
Employees can register for the free online courses through the Bridge learning system.
Oct 16, 2022
![Jaqueline Hankins-Berry, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, will give a presentation on "Implementation of AUCD’s Inclusion Initiatives" on Oct. 26.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JacquelineHankinsBerry011922.jpg)
Behrhorst to speak at ECHO event on Tuesday
Jessica Behrhorst is senior director for health care improvement at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Oct 16, 2022
New faculty spotlight: Carly Jennings, MD
Dr. Jennings is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Oct 16, 2022
![Carly Jennings, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CarlyJennings101722-900x600.jpg)
Celebration of life for Bob Wigton, MD, is Monday
Dr. Wigton will fittingly be remembered in the Wigton Heritage Center, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oct 13, 2022
![The late Bob Wigton, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RobertWigtonToday082422.jpg)
COPH enrollment highest ever in 2022
Public health students represent nearly all 50 states and more than 20 countries.
Oct 13, 2022
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