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Nebraska landmarks go purple for pancreatic cancer awareness
Nebraskans saw some of the state’s most visible landmarks turn purple this month.
Nov 27, 2023
![The Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center marks Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/rj2VpUn1_2OuNa.jpeg)
Speaker to address Native American health care’s history
Mayo Clinic physician Jonathan Baines, MD, PhD, will give a hybrid presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Nov 27, 2023
![Jonathan Baines, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JonathanBaines112723.jpg)
Susan Riley, DPT, named director of MMI Physical Therapy
Dr. Riley, who has family connections in Omaha, comes to MMI from Mass General Brigham in Boston.
Nov 27, 2023
![Susan Riley, DPT](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SusanRiley112723.jpg)
Dr. Rosen named Great Plains Community Collaborator of the Year
The Great Plains IDeA-CTR honored Marisa Rosen, PhD, of the UNMC College of Public Health, at the network’s annual scientific meeting.
Nov 22, 2023
![Marisa Rosen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MarisaRosen112223-900x600.jpg)
Employee Giving spotlight: United Way of the Midlands
Donations to the United Way help fund more than 150 local nonprofit programs that benefit the community.
Nov 22, 2023
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Campus winter coat drive runs through Dec. 15
The drive, sponsored by student group Fostering the Future, has four blue collection bins on campus.
Nov 22, 2023
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UNMC, Columbus Community Hospital sign master affiliation agreement
Stronger collaboration will provide enhanced education and training, help build health workforce.
Nov 21, 2023
![Michael T. Hansen, president and CEO of Columbus Community Hospital, and Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, chancellor of UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldMichael-copy-900x600.jpg)
Something to warm your heart and your toes
On Giving Tuesday, the NU Foundation will offer the Give With Your Heart drive to support UNMC, Nebraska Medicine.
Nov 21, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GiveWithYourHeart112123-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Herzog honored with young investigator award
Kaylee Herzog, PhD, received the award from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Nov 21, 2023
![Kaylee Herzog, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/KayleeHerzog112023.jpg)
Nursing faculty selected to 40 under 40 list
The faculty were honored by the Nebraska Nurses Association’s and Nebraska Organization of Nursing Leadership.
Nov 21, 2023
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