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This summer, UNMC residents, fellows and house officers enter the next phase of their medical career.
May 26, 2021
![Kaitlyn Brittan, MD, will complete her fellowship next month and remain at UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Brittan052521.jpg)
Chancellor’s forum to be held today
Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security, will join Dr. Gold at the 1:30 p.m. forum.
May 26, 2021
![From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CiesGold061820.jpg)
Dr. Meza to lead UNMC’s Health Security Office
Jane Meza, PhD, will continue to serve in health security role at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as well.
May 26, 2021
![Jane Meza, PhD, will assume the role of interim executive director for health security for UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MezaNew0906.jpg)
Crane will affect traffic today, Wednesday
Dewey Avenue will be closed between 44th and 45th streets.
May 25, 2021
![Road closure today and Wednesday](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CraneMap052521.jpg)
Reducing unnecessary energy use in hot weather has many benefits.
May 25, 2021
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UNMC ‘HEROES’ statewide training resumes
Statewide emergency preparedness program now scheduling training.
May 25, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Heroes052621.jpg)
Retirement event for Dr. Cieslak set for May 26
Ted Cieslak, MD, helped steer campus through COVID-19 pandemic.
May 25, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cieslak061620.jpg)
UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers
Twelve newly appointed members span the state.
May 25, 2021
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AAMC CEO to speak on connection between arts, medicine
UNMC is sponsoring virtual lecture by David Skorton, MD.
May 24, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Skorton050421.jpg)
UNMC history: Overcoming adversity, building a legacy
Patrick and Lily Okura made their mark on the university.
May 24, 2021
![From left, Lily and Patrick Okura](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Okura052021.jpg)