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Distinguished scientist: Lynette Smith, PhD
Dr. Smith is an associate professor in the Department of Biostatistics with the UNMC College of Public Health.
Nov 8, 2024
![Lynette Smith, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LynetteSmith103124-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Angara receives postdoctoral Excellence in Research Award
He was recognized for his research and presentation at the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education Annual Event.
Nov 8, 2024
![Rajendra Kumar Angara, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RajendraKumarAngara110824-900x600.jpg)
Employee giving featured organization: Give Nebraska
Give Nebraska is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Nebraska and connects donors to the causes they care about most.
Nov 8, 2024
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Native cancer survivors to share stories of hope and healing
The event will be held Nov. 12 at the UNMC Maurer Center for Public Health and also will be available online.
Nov 8, 2024
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DigitalCancerStories1108242-900x600.jpg)
UNMC project will make blankets for youths in foster care
Fostering the Future’s annual drive will have its in-person blanket-making event today and also start offering its take-home blanket kits.
Nov 8, 2024
![A blanket being sewn](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Blanket050120.jpg)
Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, sent a university-wide message on AI and harnessing its power.
Nov 8, 2024
![University of Nebraska seal](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NUSeal021624.jpg)
Dr. Davies praises UNMC’s research growth and aims even higher
In his monthly all-campus forum, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, praises researchers for transforming lives through their discoveries.
Nov 7, 2024
![UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DeleDavies070924-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Edward Peters, DMD, ScD
Dr. Peters is professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Epidemiology.
Nov 7, 2024
![Edward Peters, DMD, ScD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EdwardPeters2110724-900x600.jpg)
UNMC CPERS receives grant to develop threat training for hospitals
The training will benefit health care organizations nationwide, providing a crucial resource for facilities that face increasing risks of violence.
Nov 7, 2024
![Keith Hansen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KeithHansen110624-900x600.jpg)
Author tells Lewy body dementia caregivers: ‘You are not alone’
Mary Lou Falcone gave a presentation at UNMC as part of its Breakthrough Thinking series.
Nov 7, 2024
![Mary Lou Falcone (Credit: Olan Montgomery)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MaryLouFalcone102124.jpg)