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VA Research Week spotlights 94 years of excellence
Campus invited to seminar Wednesday, May 15, oral and poster presentations Friday, May 17.
May 14, 2019
![John Davis, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Davis0222.jpg)
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Goldpreferred0823.jpg)
Campus introduces policy to align with city program on electric scooters
Riders are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothing and helmets for safety.
May 13, 2019
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Joslyn Museum to host free member’s preview event
Reservations for event are due by May 24.
May 13, 2019
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Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., receives Maurer Scientific Achievement Award
Award was presented at the 17th Annual Spring Tribute Luncheon for the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.
May 13, 2019
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Carol and Rick Russell receive Lifesaver Award
The Russells “have been steadfast supporters of research and the university as a whole.”
May 13, 2019
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Event explores learning environment in biomedical education
Registration open for May 30 symposium.
May 13, 2019
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UNMC spotlighted in KETV story on Berkshire Hathaway, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
May 10, 2019
![Chancellor Jeffery P. Gold, M.D., and Ruth Scott, center, with husband Bill, were featured in the KETV story on the effect of Berkshire Hathaway-generated wealth on the city of Omaha.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Scotts1015.jpg)
Wakanyeja Conference examines American Indian behavioral health
Encourages attendees to implement change and healing within own communities.
May 10, 2019
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Hearing loss is topic of Omaha Science Cafe
UNMC neurotologist Jonathan Hatch, M.D., is featured speaker at May 14 event.
May 10, 2019
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