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UNMC for the record

AAP awards honor faculty and food truck schedule for the week ahead.

Dec 10, 2021

Jean Ballweg, MD, associate professor, division of pediatric cardiology.

UNMC for the holidays: ‘Gremlins’ on screen

UNMC and Film Streams are presenting the 1980’s classic with a discussion of the science that might apply in the real world.

Dec 10, 2021

Councilwoman Johnson makes first official visit

Council member, elected earlier this year, says she was impressed by med center staying on the cutting edge of technology.

Dec 9, 2021

Omaha City Council member Juanita Johnson tours the Davis Global Center with Michael Hollins, director of community and business engagement with iEXCEL.

UNMC history: Dean’s passions were dentistry, diabetes research

Stephen Leeper, DDS, made contributions to Nebraska dentistry and raised funds for diabetes research.

Dec 7, 2021

Dental students sold balloons at Husker football games to raise money for juvenile diabetes research.

LiveGreen: Human Rights Day connects to sustainable development

The day of commemoration, Dec. 10, recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its global impact.

Dec 7, 2021

MLK Day celebration will be held virtually Jan. 17

Event will include presentation of med center’s first Unsung Hero Award; nominations being sought.

Dec 7, 2021

Cheryl Logan, EdD, has served as superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools since 2018.

Aquatics programs expand at new MMI pool area

New swim lessons, therapeutic programs being offered at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Dec 6, 2021

A double-basin pool and splash park are part of the upgrades at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's new building.

Food drive to support Maverick Food Pantry

Drop off donations through Dec. 17, or donate at a drive-thru site Dec. 14 and 15.

Dec 6, 2021

The Maverick Food Pantry supports the UNMC and University of Nebraska at Omaha communities.

Omicron variant: Prevention steps remain the same

The latest coronavirus variant has been found in the United States and in Nebraska. But you can take steps to slow the spread.

Dec 6, 2021

UNMC for the holidays: Holiday Skate Day next Friday

Skate to holiday tunes, enjoy hot chocolate, and the first 100 guests get a gift.

Dec 3, 2021

Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.