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Public health researchers develop drought response guide
The UNMC College of Public Health team wrote the guide to better prepare health professionals for responding to impacts from drought.
May 8, 2024
![Jesse Bell, PhD, and Rachel Lookadoo, JD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BellLookadoo050824.jpg)
UNMC teams showcase science at public expo
A record number of participants from UNMC joined the expo, giving the community a unique view into their science.
May 7, 2024
![Do you know a little something about science? A record number of teams from UNMC participated in this year's Public Science Expo for the Nebraska Science Festival. Reach out to UNMC Strategic Communications to get involved in next year's expo or the monthlong festival.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NESciFestDurham5050724-900x600.jpg)
From social media: Shelter pups celebrate Ellie’s gotcha day
The Nebraska Humane Society joined with UNMC to celebrate Ellie the Lab’s one-year anniversary.
May 7, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UNMCLabs042723.jpg)
Presentation, panel discussion is May 13 for AAPI Heritage Month
Guest presenter Jian (Lily) Chen will discuss how stigma affects mental health among Asian American and Pacific Islander youth.
May 7, 2024
![Jian (Lily) Chen, executive director of the United Chinese Americans Youth Mental Health Collaborative WAVES (Wellness, Advocacy, Voices, Education, and Support)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LilyChen050724.jpg)
Kratz to lead UNMC Government Relations
Jeff Kratz brings experience at the state and federal level, most recently in the office of U.S. Rep. Don Bacon.
May 6, 2024
![Jeff Kratz](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JeffKratz050624-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: All-campus forum for May is today
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by vice chancellor Anne Barnes and associate vice chancellor Jennifer Bartholomew.
May 6, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jennifer Bartholomew, associate vice chancellor for UNMC and vice president for Nebraska Medicine facilities management and planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GoldBarnesBartholomew050224-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Gold to receive inaugural ‘Heartland Hero Award’
The award comes from Rural Media Group, which broadcasts ‘Rural Health Matters,’ a live weekly program Dr. Gold hosts on RFD-TV.
May 6, 2024
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gold062623-900x600.jpg)
Global engagement announces photo contest winners
A total of 83 photos were submitted for the fourth annual International Photo Contest.
May 6, 2024
![“Eye of Andros,” taken by Jaime Yrastorza, is the grand prize winner of UNMC's Fourth Annual International Photo Contest.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/InternationalPhotoContest050624-900x600.jpeg)
Katie Schultis’ father shows her the way
After graduating, Schultis will continue her medical training at the Mayo Clinic, where her late father had received a kidney transplant.
May 3, 2024
![Katie Schultis with her parents, Aaron and Lisa](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SchultisFamily050324-900x600.jpg)
Pharmacy grad mixes coaching with academic, clinical duties
Lindsey Tjards will graduate with her PharmD degree from the UNMC College of Pharmacy, having kept up soccer coaching at Elkhorn South.
May 3, 2024
![Lindsey Tjards at the UNMC College of Pharmacy convocation held Friday, May 3 at the Holland Performing Arts Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LindseyTjards-900x600.jpg)