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Sorrell Center to enhance UNMC’s excellence in education

During the past decade, UNMC has bolstered its research and patient care facilities in its quest to become world-class. Now, it is enhancing its medical educational program with the construction of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

Apr 5, 2006

Holly receives Technology Chief of the Year award

Yvette Holly, assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Information Technology Services, was among a crowd of about 550 people Tuesday when she and three other technology professionals, two students, and two area firms, were recognized for their contributions to Nebraska’s technology industry.

Apr 5, 2006

Groundbreaking today for new education building

Today’s formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education will begin at 10:30 a.m. A campus reception will follow.

Apr 4, 2006

Dental college celebrates scholarly activities

The UNMC College of Dentistry recently held its 20th Annual Professionals’ Day and 39th Annual Student Scientific Program.

Apr 4, 2006

Dr. Knows debuts at UNMC

It’s difficult to see germs when you sneeze – until you’ve met Dr. Knows. On Wednesday, 65 third-graders from Fontanelle Elementary saw first-hand how germs spread after the giant puppet sneezed colored confetti out of his nose.

Apr 3, 2006

UNMC graduate programs climb in national rankings

UNMC’s College of Medicine continued its climb in two categories of this year’s U.S.News & World Report’s academic rankings.

Apr 3, 2006

Groundbreaking signals new era of medical education

A new era of medical education is about to be launched at UNMC. The launching will take place Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new education building on the UNMC campus.

Apr 3, 2006

Hydro-mulching turns site green

On Friday, workers sprayed the perimeter of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education site with grass seed to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion from rain and wind. The hydro-mulching process gave the brown construction hole a festive St. Patrick’s Day color.

Apr 3, 2006

McGoogan Library celebrates week with activities

The McGoogan Library of Medicine is celebrating National LIbrary Week with several activites, including an opportunity to star in your own READ poster. See story for details.

Mar 31, 2006

Accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing launched

The UNMC College of Nursing, with support from Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, will launch an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing program. The college will admit a class of 10 students in January 2007 at the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff. The application deadline for those interested in applying is June 30.

Mar 31, 2006