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Black History Month event to discuss bias in journalism
Virtual presentation is one of many events running throughout February.
Feb 2, 2022
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Justin Mott, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Mott and other recipients of the Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a virtual ceremony March 3.
Feb 1, 2022
![Justin Mott, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JustinMott020122-e1712584983261.jpg)
LiveGreen: Environmental injustice hurts communities of color
Among other issues, minority communities suffer from greater risk of cancer, asthma and heart disease from environmental problems close to home.
Feb 1, 2022
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New investigator: Liliana Bronner
Bronner’s research is in interprofessional education processes and understanding medical career pathways.
Feb 1, 2022
![Liliana Bronner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bronner020122.jpg)
Blanket-making drive will support at-risk youth
Fostering the Future organization is holding the drive through Feb. 10.
Feb 1, 2022
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Mark Rupp, MD, advises to watch the data but says for now it’s too soon to know if the subvariant will make an impact.
Feb 1, 2022
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Chancellor’s forum set for Thursday
Virtual event will feature UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Jan 31, 2022
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
Blood drives to be held in February on campus
Nebraska Community Blood Bank will be on the Omaha campus Feb. 8 and 17.
Jan 31, 2022
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Kendra Schmid, PhD, named to new graduate studies role
Dr. Schmid joins three others advancing to new leadership positions in the office.
Jan 31, 2022
![Kendra Schmid, PhD, the new executive associate dean for graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/KendraSchmid3013122.jpg)
New investigator: Shannon Buckley, PhD
Dr. Buckley’s research focus is leukemia and lymphoma.
Jan 31, 2022
![Shannon Buckley, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Buckley013122.jpg)