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USC skin cancer surgeon named chair for UNMC’s new department of dermatology
Ashley Wysong, M.D., M.S. starts May 1; has big plans for boosting dermatologic care in Nebraska
Apr 9, 2018
![Ashley Wysong, M.D., M.S.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Ashley_Wysong_M_D_1137.jpg)
Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to be lit blue to raise awareness for autism
Lighting ceremony will take place at 7:19 p.m., Monday, April 2
Mar 30, 2018
![Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Dr_Karoly_Mirnics_0618.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival to release tickets April 1 for ABC News’ Ginger Zee
Free tickets to be released on first-come, first-served basis
Mar 28, 2018
![Ginger Zee](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ginger_Zee_HeadshotHorizontal.jpg)
UNMC to host March 29 open house for individuals interested in virtual reality
Augmented reality/virtual reality is one of the fastest growing technology sectors in the economy
Mar 23, 2018
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UNMC, Nebraska Medicine reach active transportation goal
Innovative TravelSmart program encourages employees to bus, walk, bike and carpool
Mar 7, 2018
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Biking_at_UNMC.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival launches essay contest
Contest open to fourth- through 12th-grade Nebraska students; entries due April 1
Mar 2, 2018
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Munroe-Meyer Foundation’s Walk & Roll for Disabilities set for March 4
Meyer Foundation’s event raises funds for adult disability programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute
Feb 20, 2018
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Marvin Welstead will receive UNMC Community Service to Research Award
Fremont man has devoted his life to finding cure for Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 9, 2018
![Marvin Welstead](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Marvin_Welstead_2014_horizontal.jpg)
ABC News’ Ginger Zee to headline 2018 Nebraska Science Festival
‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist will discuss natural disasters
Feb 7, 2018
![Ginger Zee](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ginger_Zee_HeadshotHorizontal.jpg)
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000
More than 600 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 27, 2018
![Ryan Cary (center) is flanked by his father, Stephen, and his mother, Jeanne, after completing the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. Cary recruited 42 skaters for the event and brought in $2,600. His LeaseTeam, Inc. competed in the Rock the Clock category, which required the team to have at least one skater on the ice throughout the 24-hour event. Stephen Cary, a retired property manager for NP Dodge, has had Parkinson's disease for the past 12 years.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CaryFamily.jpg)