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Spread joy and inspiration at Chalk the Walk
The UNMC community can make sidewalk chalk messages and creations or just take them in on Wednesday at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.
Aug 16, 2022
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Back to campus: Data supports COVID precautions
As current COVID-19 trends warrant precaution, here are the steps UNMC is taking to protect patients, students and employees.
Aug 16, 2022
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Nominations now open for UNMC research awards
The annual honors include Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Awards.
Aug 16, 2022
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Gold U winner Feldman is an ‘invaluable resource’
Diane Feldman is a learning resource center coordinator in the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division.
Aug 16, 2022
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From social media: Welcome, international students
UNMC’s social media accounts offer a look into campus activity day-by-day.
Aug 15, 2022
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Individual retirement meetings offered on campus
Meetings will be offered on specific dates in August and September. Contact TIAA and Fidelity to schedule.
Aug 15, 2022
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Get ready, UNMC. Campus prepares for new students
New Student Orientation will be Wednesday, and a variety of other events to welcome people to campus will take place this week and next.
Aug 15, 2022
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UNMC continues partnership with Special Olympics
UNMC nursing and allied health students, faculty in Kearney will offer free screenings Sept. 10 for Special Olympics athletes.
Aug 15, 2022
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Regents OK project to address rural workforce shortage
The new Rural Health Education Building is the next phase in a partnership between UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Aug 12, 2022
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UNMC for the record, Aug. 12, 2022
News notes on an ag safety award for Aaron Yoder, PhD, and an outpouring of school supplies.
Aug 12, 2022
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