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Collection details UNMC’s early LGBTQ+ education efforts
Jim Medder, MD, who worked for inclusion of LGBTQ+ health care issues into UNMC curriculum, donates his papers to McGoogan Library.
Jun 23, 2021
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New faculty spotlight: Brian Westerhuis, MD
Dr. Westerhuis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and a neurohospitalist.
Jun 23, 2021
![Brian Westerhuis, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Westerhuis062321.jpg)
LiveGreen: Recycling event a success
The med center diverted 12,040 total pounds of waste from the landfill.
Jun 22, 2021
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Tuition freeze, strategic investments mark NU budget
President Carter: University “is in a position of strength.”
Jun 22, 2021
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University cracks top 100 in U.S. patent tally
NU system has been ranked for four consecutive years.
Jun 22, 2021
![Michael Dixon, PhD, president and CEO of UNeMed](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dixon062520.jpg)
Chancellor’s forum to be held today
Guests will include Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Doug Ewald, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.
Jun 22, 2021
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GoldPick051420.jpg)
Northwall Plaza dedication a time for celebration
William Northwall, MD, says: ‘UNMC holds a special place in my heart.’
Jun 21, 2021
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Noted Native American author next CAHP speaker
Joseph Marshall III will tell the history of South Dakota’s ‘Hiawatha Asylum’ for the College of Allied Health Professions Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series.
Jun 21, 2021
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Nationwide interoperability focus of June 23 webinar
Donald Rucker, MD, will moderate a panel June 23 featuring UNMC’s James McClay, MD, and John Windle, MD.
Jun 21, 2021
![From left, John Windle, MD, and James McClay, MD, will take part in the panel discussion.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Panel0618212.jpg)