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Anonymous reporting tool launched for non-emergencies
The online form is available for UNMC faculty, staff and students to report safety concerns such as threats, theft and concerning behavior.
Jul 8, 2022
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UNMC updates COVID-19 vaccine exemption process
Starting next week, weekly testing is no longer required for faculty, staff and students who have been exempted from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Jul 8, 2022
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Soccer star’s visit draws families to vaccination clinic
Mexico’s Luis ‘El Matador’ Hernandez visited Omaha to take part in a UNMC/Nebraska Medicine vaccination event at Omaha South High School.
Jul 8, 2022
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Excitement, preparations as new house officers arrive
Rachael Newton, MD, was one of nearly 200 house officers who started at UNMC on July 1.
Jul 8, 2022
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Allied health appoints two to leadership positions
The new faculty hires will serve as assistant dean for research and program director for the radiography and computed tomography programs.
Jul 7, 2022
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Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the Zoom forum, which runs from noon to 1 p.m.
Jul 7, 2022
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Step-Up Omaha interns arrive at UNMC for the summer
Through the program, 10 students will get an introduction to the campus and a look at the possibilities available to them in the future.
Jul 7, 2022
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New chief information, innovation officer is named
The hire will come with some restructuring within the med center’s information technology department.
Jul 6, 2022
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Native American youth participate in science camp
Nineteen students representing tribes in Nebraska and South Dakota took part in the four-day exploration of health careers and other STEM-related fields.
Jul 6, 2022
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From social media: Checking the COVID strategy
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jul 6, 2022
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