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College of Nursing dean search committee named
Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, will chair the committee looking for a successor to Juliann Sebastian, PhD.
May 20, 2022
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, will chair the search committee.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Meyer081621.jpg)
UNMC for the record, May 20, 2022
Mark Darby honored, UNMC receives safety award, food trucks set for next week.
May 20, 2022
![Mark Darby](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Darby0815.jpg)
Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise
Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.
May 20, 2022
![UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
College of Dentistry celebrates accomplishments
Members of college community recognized at ceremonies.
May 19, 2022
![From left, senior dental student award winners Jordan Verplank, Logan Lawrence, Shelby Rose, William "Brant" McNew, Alec Maly, Andrew Egger, Selam Carlson, Jason Jurca, Karla Mejia and Evan McGowan at the Senior Salute Celebration.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CODAwards051922.jpg)
Gary Player visits Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Ahead of this year’s Berenberg Invitational charity golf tournament, Player visited the med center to learn about its cutting-edge pancreatic research efforts.
May 19, 2022
![Gary Player and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speak at Tuesday's press conference.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Player051822.jpg)
UNMC surgery department will host Dr. Joseph Stothert Day
Friday’s virtual panels, open to the entire community, commemorate Dr. Stothert’s compassion and service to the city of Omaha.
May 19, 2022
![Joseph Stothert, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Stothert030521.jpg)
Dr. Dixon joins Omaha entrepreneurship program
Initiative is aimed at developing innovation and entrepreneurship in the area.
May 19, 2022
![Michael Dixon, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dixon062520.jpg)
Under the microscope: The Senate HELP Committee
Chancellor Gold speaks with Robert Kadlec, MD, senior advisor to the Senate HELP Committee, an American physician and career officer in the United States Air Force.
May 18, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Kadlec051822.jpg)
Pharmacists, students partner with Open Door Mission
Clinic aims to increase medication understanding, assist with access to affordable medications and help patients take control.
May 18, 2022
![Terry Jo Crouse, director of health and wellness at Open Door Mission, and nurse Chris Hedger observe as Shawnalyn Sunagawa, Nebraska Medicine pharmacist resident, reviews and updates medication profiles in the electronic medical record.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pharm051822.jpg)
Full-scale exercise today at Nebraska Medical Center
The hospital will participate in a community-coalition exercise that activates the Health System Incident Command.
May 18, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NebraskaMedicineSign062320.jpg)