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Case is retiring having left a mark in rheumatology
She joined UNMC in human resources and leaves as a research nurse in rheumatology.
Dec 9, 2021
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Mardock’s accreditation work earns him the Gold U
Recipient credited for his ‘heavy lifting’ in leading accreditation review for Higher Learning Commission.
Dec 9, 2021
![Luther Mardock is this month's winner of the Gold U.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mardock120921.jpg)
UNMC for the holidays: Chancellor’s ‘cookies to go’ is today
Chancellor’s Holiday Tea, with cookie grab bag, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wigton Heritage Center. COVID-19 precautions in place.
Dec 9, 2021
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UNMC researcher finds ‘death pathway’ in bacteria
Vinai Thomas, PhD, was senior author of a study identifying the mechanism, which raises questions of how to exploit it.
Dec 8, 2021
![Vinai Thomas, PhD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/VinaiThomas1208212.jpg)
Chancellor’s forum set for Monday
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will participate via Zoom with Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Dec 8, 2021
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, will join UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in the virtual forum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
De-Stress Week drive will support pediatric patient unit
Donations of preferred, kid-friendly items accepted Thursday at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Dec 8, 2021
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Application open for iLEAD leadership development
Submissions due April 15; program will start in fall 2022.
Dec 8, 2021
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UNMC history: Dean’s passions were dentistry, diabetes research
Stephen Leeper, DDS, made contributions to Nebraska dentistry and raised funds for diabetes research.
Dec 7, 2021
![Dental students sold balloons at Husker football games to raise money for juvenile diabetes research.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Balloon120721.jpg)
Jeff Delaney, MD, named chief of pediatric cardiology
A faculty member since 2008, Dr. Delaney is credited for his talent as a physician, leadership and academic accomplishments.
Dec 7, 2021
![Jeff Delaney, MD, division chief of pediatric cardiology at UNMC and the Theodore F. Hubbard, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Delaney1207212.jpg)
LiveGreen: Human Rights Day connects to sustainable development
The day of commemoration, Dec. 10, recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its global impact.
Dec 7, 2021
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