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Med center’s MLK Day event scheduled for Jan. 15
The event, held in person and virtually, features speaker Walter Vincent Brooks and announcement of the Unsung Hero Award.
Jan 3, 2024
![Walter Vincent Brooks](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WalterBrooks010324.jpg)
Von Seggern, CCE team making an impact across state
The Center for Continuing Education’s life support courses serve more than 12,000 students annually.
Jan 3, 2024
![Debra Von Seggern, center, leads a class on pediatric life support.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VonSeggernCOM-900x600.jpg)
A lifelong mission and a love of science
As new director, Joann Sweasy, PhD, aims to see the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center benefit all Nebraskans.
Jan 2, 2024
![Joann Sweasy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sweasy-900x600.jpg)
Pediatric heart and vascular diseases summit is Jan. 19
The mini research summit is hosted by the Child Health Research Institute’s heart diseases area of emphasis.
Jan 2, 2024
![Brian McCrindle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BrianMcCrindle010223.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Victoria Van Roy, MD
Dr. Van Roy is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Dermatology.
Jan 2, 2024
![Victoria Van Roy, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VictoriaVanRoy121823-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Gundry receives top proteomics award
The Human Proteome Organization gave Rebekah Gundry, PhD, its Clinical and Translational Proteomics Award.
Dec 29, 2023
![Rebekah Gundry, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RebekahGundry012423-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Wathen new director of comparative medicine
Asheley Wathen, DVM, will join UNMC on Jan. 2.
Dec 29, 2023
![Asheley Wathen, DVM](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AsheleyWathen122923.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Jennifer Davis, MD
Dr. Davis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases.
Dec 29, 2023
![Jennifer Davis, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JenniferDavis120123-900x600.jpg)
Former bank building being demolished
The vacant building is being leveled, with work expected to be completed in March.
Dec 29, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Chancellor’s all-campus forum set for Jan. 4
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Vice Chancellor Anne Barnes and Associate Vice Chancellor Jane Meza, PhD.
Dec 28, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, UNMC’s vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldBarnesMeza110323.jpg)