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Outstanding teacher: Justin Siebler, MD
Dr. Siebler will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 15.
Apr 8, 2021
![Justin Siebler, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Siebler2040821.jpg)
UNMC announces in-person commencement details
De-densified ceremonies will be held on May 6 and 8 in association with good public health practice.
Apr 8, 2021
![UNMC will return to in-person commencement ceremonies this year, although de-densification strategies and other COVID-19 safety measures will make the ceremonies look different from this event in 2019.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Commence040821.jpg)
Allergy, immunology fellowship approved to meet growing demand
The fellowship will fill the gap in allergy and immunology training in Nebraska.
Apr 8, 2021
![Sara May, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May040821.jpg)
UNMC stories come to life in one-act plays
Virtual one-act play festival set for April 19.
Apr 8, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Write0111.jpg)
![Joseph Stothert, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Stothert030521.jpg)
Seminar will explore Indigenous language, foodways as path to healing
Gary Saul will speak at April 20 event.
Apr 7, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saulcover.jpg)
Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty: Jennifer Black, PhD
Dr. Black will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 15.
Apr 7, 2021
![Jennifer Black, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Black2040721.jpg)
De-Stress Week committee seeks art submissions
De-Stress Week Committee will provide a limited number of small art kits for those interested.
Apr 7, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DeStress040721.jpg)
LiveGreen: Improving environment step-by-step
Walking improves health, helps the environment.
Apr 6, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Walk040621.jpg)
UNMC, Children’s participate in national COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
Study expects to enroll more than 12,000 college students across the U.S., including at UNO.
Apr 6, 2021
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD, is one of the co-principal investigators leading the nationwide study.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Marcelin1004.jpg)