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U.S. News &World Report has ranked four programs at UNMC among the top graduate programs in the country. See story for details.

Apr 4, 2003

UNMC Community Academy member honored for leadership

A Northwest High School junior and member of the UNMC Community Academy is one of four women of color who received awards March 20 for their outstanding contributions and leadership.

Apr 4, 2003

UNMC/NHS supports community anti-violence documentary

After countless planning meetings and eventually raising $40,000 in production costs, the film, titled, “Every Shot is through the Heart: Community, Family and School Together to End the Violence,” is now in production. UNMC/NHS has been instrumental in helping guide the project, which is designed to explain the rippling effects of violence in the community.

Apr 3, 2003

Nursing faculty to present research papers, posters

Several UNMC College of Nursing faculty members will present research papers or poster presentations at the 27th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society conference April 4-7 in Grand Rapids, Mich. See story for presenters and their topics.

Apr 3, 2003

UNMC helping to define midtown area

UNMC is among a unique group of governmental, business, education, healthcare and neighborhood leaders who Tuesday announced plans to fund a planning effort that will define future development and growth for the Midtown Omaha area.

Apr 2, 2003

Chancellor: UNMC must sustain momentum through tough times

UNMC must continue to proceed with vigor on its strategic priorities, overcoming any obstacles that a sagging economy and reduced state funding may bring. That was the message Monday from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who addressed about 150 faculty at their annual meeting.

Apr 2, 2003

Chancellor’s family shares Lifetime Achievement Award

Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award is especially gratifying when family surrounds you. That was the case when UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, traveled to Atlanta for a reception in which Dr. Maurer was honored with the Children’s Oncology Group award. See story for photos of the event.

Apr 2, 2003

Dr. Booth finds rewards in teaching

When James Booth, Ph.D., was offered a teaching assistant position upon beginning his doctoral education, he was terrified at the thought of presenting lectures in front of a classroom of students. More than three decades and hundreds of lectures later, Dr. Booth was honored Monday with the UNMC Outstanding Teaching Award. Due to a reporter’s error, the incorrect version of this story ran in Friday’s UNMC Today. We regret the error. Click for the correct version.

Apr 2, 2003

Don’t be foolish — a weekly HIPAA message

HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message lists 10 foolish things to avoid.

Apr 1, 2003

NU Foundation home office to move April 3 & 4

The University of Nebraska Foundation’s home office in Lincoln is moving April 3 and 4 to: 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508-2886. See story for details.

Apr 1, 2003