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Behavioral health workforce growing but facing challenges
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, housed at UNMC, is positioned to innovate on professional recruitment and retention.
Dec 29, 2021
![Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska and an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MarleyDoyle1229211.jpg)
MMI pilot yoga program a soaring success
A second series of classes will begin in February.
Dec 28, 2021
![The Munroe-Meyer Institute is piloting a yoga program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Yoga1228.jpg)
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UNMC researchers: Malnutrition raises COVID risks
Team analyzed national data on hospitalized COVID-19 patients, will present for research award.
Dec 28, 2021
![Jana Ponce, PhD, assistant professor of medical nutrition education.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/JanaPonce122821.jpg)
State Sen. Vargas visits UNMC research lab
The senator, who lost his father to COVID-19, hears about pulmonary research related to the pandemic.
Dec 28, 2021
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Ice rink offers extended hours over winter break
Rink is seeing record attendance on weekends since its reopening.
Dec 27, 2021
![Extended winter break hours at the UNMC Ice Rink will run through Jan. 9](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SkateDay11214211.jpg)
Remembering Stanley Truhlsen, legendary ophthalmologist, UNMC supporter
Truhlsen died Dec. 23 at age 101, leaving a legacy of kindness and generosity that will be long remembered.
Dec 27, 2021
![Stanley Truhlsen, MD, died Dec. 23 at age 101.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TruhlsenPortrait122321.jpg)
UNMC expects COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Campus updates guidance as COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly.
Dec 27, 2021
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No campus newsletter until next Monday. For now, enjoy these photos from the Nebraska Medical Choir’s caroling at the ice rink.
Dec 22, 2021
![The Nebraska Medical Choir, under the direction of Katrina Cox, PhD, sang Christmas carols at the UNMC Ice Rink on Dec. 16.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Caroling122221.jpg)
Congratulations, UNMC graduates
The university held its winter commencement ceremony for 372 graduates at Baxter Arena. See photos and smiles from the event.
Dec 22, 2021
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