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Inclusive Excellence set for today
Attendees of the virtual event will hear from Hasan Kwame Jeffries, PhD, civil rights author and Ohio State University professor.
Feb 10, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
UNMC updates its masking guidance
KN95 face masks are highly recommended but no longer required for faculty, staff and students who are on UNMC campuses.
Feb 10, 2022
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Dr. Ellis is president of medical staff for Nebraska Medicine
Sheila Ellis, MD, is the first anesthesiology faculty member elected to the medical staff presidency.
Feb 9, 2022
![Sheila Ellis, MD, professor and vice chair of faculty development in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SheilaEllis020922.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Paul Rychwalski, MD
Dr. Rychwalski is professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics with UNMC and the Truhlsen Eye Institute and chief of ophthalmology with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Feb 9, 2022
![Paul J. Rychwalski, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PaulRychwalski020922.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD
Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.
Feb 9, 2022
![Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MoorthyPonnusamy020922.jpg)
Public health teams with UNL for new dual degree
UNMC and UNL College of Architecture offering Master of Community and Regional Planning and Master of Public Health dual degree.
Feb 9, 2022
![Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, director of professional programs with UNMC College of Public Health](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NicoleKolmValdivia020922.jpg)
New investigator: Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD
Dr. Broadhurst’s research focus is infectious disease diagnostics.
Feb 8, 2022
![Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Broadhurst020822.jpg)
‘We Heart UNMC’ for student support starts today
One week donor drive will support UNMC Student Scholarships. Get a pair of socks with a $60 donation through next Tuesday.
Feb 8, 2022
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Email in the correct answers by Thursday at 3 p.m., and you’ll be entered in a drawing for prizes.
Feb 8, 2022
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Discount offered for National Geographic Live event
Omaha Performing Arts will host presentation on “The Secret Life of Bears” with carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD.
Feb 8, 2022
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