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UNMC alum lends her voice to virtual ceremonies
Cacey Vavra has sung the national anthem at a number of UNMC commencement ceremonies.
May 12, 2020
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Rapid response grant opportunities related to COVID-19
The UNMC Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance seeks applications by May 18.
May 12, 2020
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UNMC, COVAXX partner to provide large-scale COVID-19 antibody blood testing
Testing expected to begin in the near future.
May 12, 2020
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Dr. Franz and team get Scientist Development Award
Award supports internal medicine faculty making the transition from fellowship training into initial academic appointments at UNMC.
May 11, 2020
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Questions with Chancellor Gold
What is the likelihood that we will have sports this coming fall and winter?
May 11, 2020
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University develops pandemic recovery guide for higher ed institutions
Higher Education COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Guide will be available to institutions across the country.
May 11, 2020
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Olson Brown Bag will discuss marijuana usage
Amie Hollard, M.D., will speak on the topic “Marijuana: Is it Medicine?”
May 11, 2020
![Amie Hollard, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Hollard051220.jpg)
Helmsley Charitable Trust gift to impact cardiac care across state
Grant of $1.5 million will provide emergency cardiac care equipment, emergency medical training.
May 11, 2020
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![UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Goldpreferred0823.jpg)
UNMC faculty rose to online teaching challenge
UNMC educators respond in a time of ‘unprecedented transition.’
May 8, 2020
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