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UNMC Physicians opens new neurological sciences center

The new UNMC Physicians Neurological Sciences Center offers patients world-renowned health care by specialists in a state-of-the-art, expanded and comfortable patient-focused center.

May 5, 2008

Million step Monday – landmark videos

Jayme Nekuda of the Center for Healthy Living took a trip across Nebraska and stopped at the milestone points of the UNMC 1 Million-Step Challenge — Aurora, Gothenburg, Chappell and Chimney Rock.

May 5, 2008

Dr. Larsen receives the 2007 Alvin Earle Award

Paul Larsen, M.D., has said teaching is about creating environments that invite attention, enthusiasm, exploration and learner confidence. On April 24, students recognized Dr. Larsen’s exemplar teaching skills by awarding the UNMC professor of pediatrics and neurological sciences with the 2007 Alvin M. Earle Outstanding Health Sciences Educator Award.

May 5, 2008

Stories of triumph and success

Stories about some of the UNMC students who will receive degrees at the various ceremonies being held throughout the state.

May 2, 2008

Four individuals to receive special recognition at commencement

Two strong advocates for autistic children and their families, an accomplished dental researcher and a rural dentist will be honored at UNMC’s commencement today.

May 2, 2008

Regents approve purchase of state-of-the-art research instrument

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently approved UNMC’s purchase of a Thermo Electron LTQ Orbitrap XL — a tool to research the structure of molecules including proteins.

May 2, 2008

A send off from the senator

U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel spoke yesterday at the College of Medicine’s Honors Convocation and Hooding Ceremony, which featured the UNMC’s 2008 class of medical students taking their physician’s oaths.

May 2, 2008

Columbus’ Dr. Zadina receives Koefoot award

Patient, friendly, kind. That’s how Columbus, Neb., family physician, Milton Zadina, M.D., is regarded by the numerous students who’ve had the opportunity to precept under him.

May 1, 2008

Ceremony recognizes anatomical gift donors

During a ceremony on Friday, first-year physician assistant, physical therapy and medical students honored 104 people who donated their bodies to be used for research and training at UNMC.

May 1, 2008

National author to discuss affirmative action today

UNMC employees are invited to attend a seminar today that will feature comments from national speaker and author, Tim Wise, about affirmative action and the move to ban it some states, including Nebraska.

May 1, 2008