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Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Keith Johnson, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Keith Johnson, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Mar 11, 2008

Quadruplets born at the medical center

Lee and Rachel Woollen of Holdrege, Neb., are looking forward to a day when they might return home as a family of six. They know there may be months of waiting before that day. Their four babies were born Feb. 11 just after 2 p.m.

Mar 11, 2008

Million-step Monday — McFadden strikes back

Making good on a promise he made after losing the Gold Shoe in January, Greg McFadden of the Health Professions Tracking Center reclaimed the gilded footwear by pounding out 611,357 steps during the month of February.

Mar 10, 2008

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist James O’Dell, M.D.

UNMC researcher James O’Dell, M.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Mar 10, 2008

Agreements approved for proposed Norfolk nursing division

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved two agreements Friday that marked significant steps toward the establishment of a UNMC College of Nursing division in Norfolk.

Mar 10, 2008

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Mar 7, 2008

UNMC student receives Student Nurse of the Year award

Carrie Davidson, a student at the UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division, recently was named the Student Nurse of the Year at the Nebraska State Student Nurses Association conference in Norfolk.

Mar 7, 2008

UNMC nursing student earns the Army Bronze Star

“What am I doing here?” Sgt. Heather Springer wondered to herself as she lie prostrate on the ground near a disabled Humvee, a flurry of bullets whistling by overhead as she struggled to open a canvas litter to rescue a wounded soldier.

Mar 7, 2008

UNMC Connect available online

The Winter 2008 edition of UNMC Connect can now be read online.

Mar 7, 2008

Lookin’ at U — Mary Pruch

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Mary Pruch, a vehicle operator in UNMC Printing Services.

Mar 6, 2008