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MMI offers students immersive research experience

For the first time, the Munroe-Meyer Institute is a site for the UNMC Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Jul 12, 2022

Students in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Program class are (from left): Toluwa Davies of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Margaret Kramer of Saint Louis University, Jessica Stump of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Katelyn Malick of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, Carter Welch of Midland University and Chethana Deeduvanu of Washington University in St. Louis.

New faculty spotlight: Josue Avecillas-Chasin, MD, PhD

Dr. Avecillas-Chasin is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery and a neurological surgery physician with Nebraska Medicine.

Jul 11, 2022

Josue Avecillas-Chasin, MD, PhD

Jane Meza, PhD, to take on new role at UNMC

While maintaining current UNMC duties, Dr. Meza will take on new responsibility as associate vice chancellor for strategic planning.

Jul 11, 2022

Jane Meza, PhD

Safety issues at forefront of campus forum

Public Safety’s Chief Charlotte Evans, UNL’s Mario Scalora, PhD, shared safety insights at Thursday’s forum with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.

Jul 11, 2022

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Anonymous reporting tool launched for non-emergencies

The online form is available for UNMC faculty, staff and students to report safety concerns such as threats, theft and concerning behavior.

Jul 8, 2022

Charlotte Evans, chief of police and associate vice chancellor for the UNMC Department of Public Safety

UNMC updates COVID-19 vaccine exemption process

Starting next week, weekly testing is no longer required for faculty, staff and students who have been exempted from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Jul 8, 2022

Soccer star’s visit draws families to vaccination clinic

Mexico’s Luis ‘El Matador’ Hernandez visited Omaha to take part in a UNMC/Nebraska Medicine vaccination event at Omaha South High School.

Jul 8, 2022

From left, Mexican soccer superstar Luis “El Matador” Hernandez and UNMC's Armando De Alba, MD

Excitement, preparations as new house officers arrive

Rachael Newton, MD, was one of nearly 200 house officers who started at UNMC on July 1.

Jul 8, 2022

Rachael Newton, MD, is one of nearly 200 house officers who joined the med center community in July.

Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today

Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the Zoom forum, which runs from noon to 1 p.m.

Jul 7, 2022

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Step-Up Omaha interns arrive at UNMC for the summer

Through the program, 10 students will get an introduction to the campus and a look at the possibilities available to them in the future.

Jul 7, 2022

From left to right are: Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, UNMC's interim assistant vice chancellor and director for human resources; (front row) Step-Up interns Ne'Veah Washington Barnes, Jesslyn Smith, Jasmine Bogard, Taylor Bogard and Billiana Mekoum; Evelyn Grixby, UNMC's employee relations program coordinator; (back row left to right) Step-Up Omaha coaches Julia Livingston and Lakeisha Bonam; and Step-Up interns Randy Smith and Wallace Harper. Interns not pictured are Jurianny Carazo, Patience Miller and Jennifer Esqueda-Morales.