Community
MMI, Children’s Hospital enter affiliation agreement
Agreement aims to enhance genetics, developmental/behavioral pediatrics, behavioral health and primary care medical home services across region.
May 8, 2020
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Three to be honored during UNMC commencement
Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree, UNMC Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award, J.G. Elliott Award bestowed
May 8, 2020
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UNMC students help in med center mask effort
Program already has produced thousands of masks for use at the medical center.
May 6, 2020
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Fostering the Future seeks student volunteers
The organization’s mission is to help children and young adults in the foster care system.
May 4, 2020
![The annual Fall Blanket Drive, where students to help make blankets for organizations including Omaha Police Department, the Ronald McDonald House, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Project Harmony and the Siena/Francis House, is one of the organization's main events.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Blanket050120.jpg)
McGoogan Library seeking stories of the pandemic
Library partners with other institutions to create an historical record.
Apr 24, 2020
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Coronavirus is topic of April 21 Science Cafe
College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., will speak during Facebook Live event.
Apr 17, 2020
![Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the UNMC College of Public Health](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Khan0717.jpg)
SIM-NE hosts training on coronavirus for rural hospitals
More than 350 providers from critical access hospitals registered for the Facebook Live event.
Apr 10, 2020
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UNMC team develops COVID-19 dashboard for Nebraska
Will expand soon to surrounding states
Apr 6, 2020
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Community partners offer learning from afar
These virtual learning opportunities are provided at no cost.
Mar 27, 2020
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Nebraska Science Festival canceled
Organizers still will hold a few virtual events in April.
Mar 25, 2020
![The 2020 Nebraska Science Festival has been canceled.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Sci30909.gif)