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Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum set for Jan. 13
Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jan 7, 2025
![UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, and MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DaviesMirnics010725-900x600.jpg)
![Workers prepared the ice under the new canopy earlier this week at the UNMC ice rink.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IceRink4120424-900x600.jpg)
Nominations for Gold Humanism award due Jan. 20
The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes UNMC College of Medicine faculty members.
Jan 7, 2025
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UNMC’s hematology highlights conference is Feb. 1
The event will update key hematology and oncology topics highlighted at the 2024 American Society of Hematology meeting.
Jan 7, 2025
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UNMC in 2024: Leadership changes, but momentum continues
As leadership changed, UNMC’s upward trajectory in health care education, patient care and research continued.
Jan 6, 2025
![Clockwise from top left: UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, honors University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, during a special event held by the UNMC Faculty and Student Senates to recognize Dr. Gold; a conceptual image of Project Health was unveiled as the project advanced to its design phase; Dr. Davies spoke about his first 100 days in the role during his October all-campus forum; and EDGE District was revealed in October as the name for UNMC's development west of Saddle Creek Road.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/YearInReview5123124-900x600.jpg)
Day of mourning set for Jan. 9 for President Jimmy Carter
Eligible UNMC employees will be granted a day of leave but must file a request in Firefly.
Jan 6, 2025
![President Jimmy Carter (DOD/Department of the Navy)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carter010625-900x600.jpg)
Reception to honor Dr. Romberger is Tuesday
After serving as chair of internal medicine since 2015, Debra Romberger, MD, is moving to a special advisory role.
Jan 6, 2025
![Debra Romberger, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DebraRomberger112224.jpg)
Nominations due Friday for UNMC Staff Advisory Council
The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.
Jan 6, 2025
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Drs. Mikuls, Cannella honored by American College of Rheumatology
Their awards reflect their outstanding contributions to the advancement of rheumatology.
Jan 3, 2025
![Amy Cannella, MD, and Ted Mikuls, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CannellaMikuls010325-900x600.jpg)
Retirement meetings to be offered on campus
Sessions can be scheduled with TIAA and Fidelity representatives in January and February.
Jan 3, 2025
![TIAA and Fidelity logos](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TIAAFidelity060624-900x600.jpg)