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State Sen. DeBoer returns to UNMC, sees changes
The lawmaker says she wanted to see the university’s work firsthand.
Dec 2, 2021
![State Sen. Wendy DeBoer and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, at the Wigton Heritage Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DeBoerTour120221.jpg)
Inclusive Excellence set for Dec. 9
Presentation will be from Verna Myers, a Harvard-trained lawyer and vice president of inclusion strategy at Netflix.
Dec 2, 2021
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion, will host the discussion.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/StrongPREFERRED091421.jpg)
De-Stress Week offers a break from the pressure
Events run from Monday through next Friday, providing a chance to relax and restore.
Dec 2, 2021
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Metro health systems call for young, unvaccinated to get shots
Nebraska Medicine joins CHI Health, Methodist Hospital and state health officials in plea for help.
Dec 2, 2021
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Catching up with a UNMC legend
Byers ‘Bud’ Shaw, MD, continues to make an impact at the university.
Dec 2, 2021
![Byers W. (Bud) Shaw Jr., MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Shaw2112721.jpg)
UNMC taking part in vaccine study for children
UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center researchers are working with the Child Health Research Institute on national study.
Dec 1, 2021
![Kari Simonsen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SimonsenNEW030121-e1691002218972.jpg)
Dr. Kuenstling supports UNMC research under new title
Assistant vice chancellor for research resources credited with strong business and project management skills.
Dec 1, 2021
![Tess Kuenstling, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TessKuenstling120121.jpg)
Planning begins for Innovation Design Unit
As part of the process, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in a survey about innovation.
Dec 1, 2021
![The future unit will include 18 to 24 inpatient beds and will pilot new care delivery and facility design.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InnovationDesignUnit120121_11.jpg)
Academic success introduces New Student Experience
Program offers support from initial acceptance to UNMC through graduation.
Dec 1, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NSE1201211.jpg)
Med students engage with underserved communities
All first-year med students took part in Community Engagement Day in November.
Nov 30, 2021
![Medical students meet with Rohullah Niazi, manager of community initiatives at the Refugee Empowerment Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Community112120.jpg)