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Dr. Mannon awarded Medal of Excellence from AAKP
The honor recognizes Roslyn Mannon, MD, for being at the forefront in kidney care and patient empowerment.
Mar 20, 2024
![Roslyn Mannon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RoslynMannon032024-900x600.jpg)
On Match Day, UNMC medical students celebrate their next step
The UNMC College of Medicine students learned their residency assignments. See images and a video from the event and a list of results.
Mar 19, 2024
![As is tradition, UNMC medical students pinned the location of their residencies on a map of the United States, with a cluster here in Omaha.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MatchDay2031924-900x600.jpg)
Two receive Leonard Tow Humanism Award
Alëna Balasanova, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry, and medical student Laura Flores, PhD, were honored.
Mar 19, 2024
![Alëna Balasanova, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry, and graduating medical student Laura Flores, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BalasanovaFlores-900x600.jpg)
Blood drive set for April 3 on UNMC campus
The bloodmobile for Nebraska Community Blood Bank will be outside the UNMC Center for Healthy Living.
Mar 19, 2024
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MMI annual report showcases excellence across four pillars
The UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute highlights its patient care, education, research and outreach.
Mar 18, 2024
![Sarah Connolly, PhD, leads participants in the Munroe-Meyer Institute's BRIDGE program in social activities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MMIBridgeProgram031824-900x600.jpg)
Outstanding faculty to be honored at annual meeting
The UNMC Faculty Senate will recognize faculty for meritorious teaching and mentoring at its annual meeting on April 16.
Mar 18, 2024
![Jianghu (James) Dong, PhD, Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, and Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AnnualFacultyAwards031824-900x600.jpg)
Retirement representatives will hold meetings on campus
Employees can schedule a meeting with TIAA and Fidelity representatives.
Mar 18, 2024
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An inventive nature drives Dr. Nguyen
Thang Nguyen, PhD, has filed 70 New Invention Notifications during his UNMC career.
Mar 15, 2024
![Thang Nguyen, PhD, used the MakERLab located in the emergency department to collaborate with colleagues to create a medication aerosolizing device that can be used with a plastic soda bottle. The device, called Project FreeAir, was developed with funding by the UNMC Eugene Kenney Memorial Fund and is available free to the public.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NguyenCOM2-900x600.jpg)
UNMC strategic plan available for review
The revised goals and strategies are available to the UNMC community. Comments are welcome by March 29.
Mar 15, 2024
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New faculty spotlight: Alex Tomesch, MD
Dr. Tomesch is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.
Mar 15, 2024
![Alex Tomesch, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AlexTomesch031524-900x600.jpg)