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Dr. Von Essen to lead rural research initiative

Susanna Von Essen, M.D., professor of pulmonary medicine, has been picked to lead the UNMC Rural Research Initiative.

Oct 31, 2006

Antibiotic resistant staph bacteria focus of McFadden Lecture

The resistance of Staphylococcus aureus – the bacteria responsible for staph infections – was featured during the recent McFadden Lectureship.

Oct 30, 2006

Maurers lauded for dedication to children

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, were honored recently by Children’s Square U.S.A., an organization dedicated to providing care, education and treatment services to children and families in need.

Oct 30, 2006

Medical applications surging at UNMC

For the past several years, medical school applications at UNMC have risen faster than the national average.

Oct 30, 2006

Nationally-acclaimed educator to speak at UNMC on Monday

Vernellia Randall, professor of law at the University of Dayton (Ohio) and director of the school’s Academic Excellence Program, will speak here Monday, UNMC’s Office of Student Equity and Multicultural Affairs has announced.

Oct 27, 2006

UNMC, Chicano Awareness Center lead Latina/Latino Youth Conference

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Chicano Awareness Center are co-hosting the 16th Annual Latina/Latino Youth Conference Friday at the UNMC College of Nursing Cooper Auditorium.

Oct 27, 2006

Medical center making plans for potential bird flu pandemic

On the weekend before Halloween, a city-wide exercise, Operation Triple Play, will test the Omaha community’s response to a mass disaster.

Oct 27, 2006

Study looks at feasibility of College of Nursing division in Norfolk

The results of the first phase of a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a new UNMC nursing division in Norfolk will be presented to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at their Nov. 3 meeting.

Oct 27, 2006

Reaching out in Kearney

UNMC’s College of Nursing Kearney Division sponsored a Children’s Health Fair last Thursday at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney.

Oct 26, 2006

Great Scotts

Ruth and Bill Scott have joined Chuck Durham as the leading philanthropists to support UNMC through gifts to the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Oct 26, 2006