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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
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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)
The Bellevue senator, who met with leadership and visited iEXCEL, says the university has ‘launched forward’ in technology.
Nov 30, 2021
![State Sen. Rita Sanders and Bob Bartee, vice chancellor for external relatons, visit the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RitaSanders113021_1.jpg)
LiveGreen: World conference sets new climate pact
Fossil fuels officially targeted and other takeaways from COP26.
Nov 30, 2021
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Employee giving campaign: Today’s the final day
Prize drawings remain for employees who pledge by 3 p.m. today.
Nov 30, 2021
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Epidemiology chair has questions, skills to find answers
Edward Peters, DMD, looks forward to new collaborations at UNMC and opportunities to grow the department.
Nov 29, 2021
![Edward Peters, DMD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EdPeters112921.jpg)
Council President Festersen tours UNMC
Councilman commends the university for its state-of-the-art training and engagement of students.
Nov 29, 2021
![From left, iEXCEL's Michael Hollins and Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Festersen112921.jpg)
All adults are now eligible for COVID-19 boosters
The CDC updated guidelines for adults who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine at least six months ago.
Nov 29, 2021
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