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Main entrance to Clarkson Tower to be replaced
Work will begin on Monday, March 21, and will take about six weeks. Signs will direct people to the north entrance during the closure.
Mar 17, 2022
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Heart Walk back in person for 2022
The walk will be held May 14, and the campaign is underway to recruit walkers and raise funds.
Mar 17, 2022
![The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Heart Walk team for 2019, when the event was last held in person.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Walk042920.jpg)
‘I Love NU’ week starts March 21
University-wide “I Love NU” Day at the Nebraska State Capitol will be March 23.
Mar 16, 2022
!["I Love NU" Day will be March 23 at the Nebraska State Capitol.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UNMCILoveNU031622.jpg)
Joe Krajicek, a pillar in UNMC research, is retiring
Krajicek leaves the university after 32 years as assistant director for operations in UNMC Comparative Medicine.
Mar 16, 2022
![Joe Krajicek, left, was on hand to congratulate his longtime colleague, Steve Dixon, DVM, then director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, at the 2016 Distinguished Scientist ceremony. At right are Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, and Ken Bayles, PhD, associate vice chancellor for basic science research.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JoeKrajicek031622.jpg)
Library hosting author reading with Amy Haddad, PhD
The March 30 event will have limited in person attendance, along with virtual availability.
Mar 16, 2022
![Amy Haddad, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AmyHaddad031622.jpg)
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Allied health announces three program directors
College welcomes new leaders for radiography and computed tomography, clinical perfusion and cytology.
Mar 16, 2022
![Scott Sanderson, Maheswari Mukherjee, PhD, and Ashley Balliet](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AlliedHealthDirectors2031622.jpg)
Challenging road led student to Match Day
Dennis Maar II looks to draw on his experiences to help others who aspire to medical school.
Mar 16, 2022
![Dennis Maar II](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marr030222.jpg)
Nebraska Promise tuition program expands
Income threshold will increase to $65,000 a year, effective this fall. The priority deadline for students to submit the FAFSA and qualify now is June 1.
Mar 15, 2022
![Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska System](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CarterNew.jpg)
Women’s History Month: Women in Leadership
Join a virtual presentation today at noon with Ada Wilson, JD, on “The Importance of Women in Leadership.”
Mar 15, 2022
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