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Correction: UNMC receives $26.6 million in grants
Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. Monday’s story reported that UNMC had received $27.6 million in grants for a 33 percent increase. (The story archived Feb. 25 in UNMC Today has been corrected).
Feb 27, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 5 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with William Augustus Hinton, who developed the world-renown test for syphilis.
Feb 26, 2002
Dental students achieve 100 percent pass rate on national exam
Dental students at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln have demonstrated they are prepared for the challenges of practicing dentistry when they graduate in May. All of the 43 senior students recently passed Part 2 of the American Dental Association’s National Board Examination.
Feb 26, 2002
UNMC/NHS promote reading among children, parents
Surrounded by toothy smiles, Richard Beebe sits at a child-size table, reading the classic adventures of “Curious George.” Three days a week, the 17-year-old shares his love of books with children in the UNMC/NHS Pediatric Clinic. Beebe is the clinic’s first volunteer reader in the national Reach Out and Read Program, which makes early literacy a standard part of pediatric care. (See story for details on getting involved).
Feb 26, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 4 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with James Durham, the first African-American physician in the United States.
Feb 25, 2002
UNMC research grants total $26.6 million – a record high for six-month period
Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. The increase indicates a new determination within UNMC’s research community to answer Chancellor Harold M. Maurer’s challenge to pursue more grants — and larger amounts — as the foundation for UNMC leadership in the health sciences, said David Crouse, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate dean for graduate studies and research.
Feb 25, 2002
UNMC, city work to ease traffic congestion
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Saturday approved an agreement with the City of Omaha for the construction of turning lanes in several streets on or adjacent to the UNMC campus.
Feb 25, 2002
Committee to look at structure of vice chancellor for academic affairs post
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., announced today that he has appointed a 12-member committee to look at the structure of the vice chancellor for academic affairs position.
Feb 25, 2002
Chancellor: Further budget cuts would stymie UNMC progress
Additional budget cuts at UNMC would have a very negative impact on the university, which in turn will hurt the state of Nebraska and its citizens, Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said in response to the announcement Friday that the state budget shortfall has grown considerably.
Feb 25, 2002
African-American contributions to medicine — part 3 of 7
In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Yvonne Thornton, M.D., one of the leading women in maternal-fetal medicine.
Feb 22, 2002