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Commissioner Cavanaugh discusses collaboration
On visit to campus, Douglas County commissioner discusses partnerships and the COVID-19 pandemic with UNMC leadership.
Feb 24, 2022
![Douglas County Commissioner James Cavanaugh toured the Davis Global Center with Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for clinical simulation, iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JamesCavanaugh022422.jpg)
Impact in Education: Jasmine Marcelin, MD
Dr. Marcelin will receive the Emerging Educator Award at a March 3 ceremony.
Feb 23, 2022
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Marcelin022322.jpg)
Community members honored for service to research
Rev. Portia Cavitt, Kathy Karsting to receive UNMC Community Service to Research Awards at ceremony on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2022
![From left, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CavittKarstings0225211.jpg)
Event raises awareness of developmental disabilities
The Student Alliance for People of All Abilities will team with the Munroe-Meyer Institute for the flamingo flocking campaign.
Feb 23, 2022
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Dr. Wescott named as national life sciences leader
List spotlights 46 who have made a ‘significant impact in the life sciences.’
Feb 23, 2022
![Siobhan Wescott, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SiobhanWescott022222.jpg)
From social media: Vaccines waning and the future
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 23, 2022
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LiveGreen: UNMC student studies local heat islands
PhD student Aziz Abdoulaye plans to look at the distribution of urban heat islands around Omaha.
Feb 22, 2022
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Research leadership: Risto Rautiainen, PhD
Dr. Rautiainen’s research focus is health and safety in agriculture.
Feb 22, 2022
![Risto Rautiainen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Raut022222.jpg)
Webinar on hybrid teaching is Wednesday
Session features Linsey Donner, PhD, and Marnie Imhoff of the College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 22, 2022
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NU system announces retirement plan enhancements
Zoom forums will be held Wednesday and March 3 to discuss changes.
Feb 22, 2022
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