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Ford: Dr. King would call for continued action against injustice

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s concerns about injustice were not isolated to struggles against segregation and racism in the United States, Valda Boyd Ford said Monday during a speech commemorating the slain civil rights leader.

Jan 16, 2007

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 5 of 5

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader.

Jan 15, 2007

Henning takes office as Student Senate president

On Thursday, Jonathan Henning formally accepted the challenge of serving as UNMC Student Senate president for 2007.

Jan 15, 2007

2006 another banner year for UNMC

From celebrating the 125th anniversary of the College of Medicine, to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art complex to house the college, to groundbreaking research developments in diagnosing Burkitt lymphoma, 2006 was yet another stellar year for UNMC.

Jan 12, 2007

Congressional actions carry mixed-bag of implications for UNMC

In a sweep of activity in December, the outgoing Congress made several moves that have both positive and negative implications for UNMC.

Jan 12, 2007

UNMC introduces Web-based health record for students

UNMC has announced plans for what is believed to be the first time an academic organization has established a Web-based Personal Health Record program for all its students. In contrast with medical records that are owned by doctors or hospitals, a PHR is owned by the patient and is part of a national effort to involve patients in their own health care.

Jan 12, 2007

NU President Milliken addresses the governor’s budget proposal

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken comments Gov. Dave Heineman’s budget recommendations for 2007-09.

Jan 12, 2007

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. — Part 4 of 5

In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photos and quotations from the civil rights leader

Jan 12, 2007

Whitney-Jackson recognized at Latino conference

Aura Whitney-Jackson’s status in south Omaha is undeniable. That she received the Lifetime Acheivement Award at the Seventh Annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference last month served as a reminder of her importance to the south Omaha community and her status as one of the most respected Latinos in the United States.

Jan 11, 2007

UNO seeking chancellor nominees

University of Nebraska officials have launched a national search to recruit a new UNO chancellor and are seeking input from UNMC faculty and staff about qualified candidates for the position.

Jan 11, 2007