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AHEC program welcomes 74 new scholars
The program prepares health profession students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas.
Dec 19, 2023
![Lydia Sand, deputy director and program manager for the Nebraska AHEC program](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LydiaSand121923-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Gina Lamb, MD
Dr. Lamb is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Dec 19, 2023
![Gina Lamb, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GinaLamb121923-900x600.jpg)
‘No greater calling’: UNMC celebrates graduates
Approximately 400 UNMC students received their degrees at the UNMC Winter Commencement Friday.
Dec 18, 2023
![UNMC Regent Jack Stark, PhD, addresses the graduates.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stark2-900x600.jpg)
Ice skating hours extended over UNMC’s winter break
Through Jan. 1, the ice rink will be open until 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Dec 18, 2023
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Two longstanding UNMC nursing leaders to retire
A retirement reception is set for Jan. 8 for Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD.
Dec 18, 2023
![Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LaFramboiseFiandt121823-900x600.jpg)
Beware: Phishing emails affecting UNMC addresses
IT advised that if anyone received a phish email and clicked on the link, they should change their password.
Dec 18, 2023
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)
Chancellor’s holiday message: Get ready for a magical ride
UNMC presents ‘Sleigh Ride’ with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and a Nebraska Medical Choir ensemble.
Dec 15, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, reunites with Goldie the Elf in a scene from the Chancellor’s 2023 Holiday Video, debuting today.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GoldSleigh121523-900x600.jpg)
Celebrating Carol Swarts, MD, at 90th birthday party
Friends from across UNMC and the University of Nebraska System gathered this fall to honor Dr. Swarts.
Dec 15, 2023
![Carol Swarts, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CarolSwarts2023-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Breakthrough Thinking on health security is today
Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, will address the topic ‘Rethinking Biopreparedness’ at a hybrid event.
Dec 15, 2023
![Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friedrichs121123.jpg)
Faculty Senate award nominations due Feb. 20
Four faculty awards will be presented at the annual faculty meeting in April.
Dec 15, 2023
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