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UNMC seeking study participants for two HIV studies
Will use neuroimaging to determine how HIV affects brain activity/cognitive function
Dec 12, 2019
![The magnetoencephalography (MEG) unit at UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/meg_landscape.jpg)
Wittson construction to close 42nd Street on weekends
Street will close on weekends of Dec. 14-15 and 21-22.
Dec 11, 2019
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Report sees increase in behavioral health providers in state
BHECN 2019 annual report notes 17% increase.
Dec 9, 2019
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![Families can visit Santa at The Durham Museum.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DurhamSanta120419.jpg)
Children’s, UNMC strengthen partnership
Will allow two institutions to extend affiliation agreement to include other UNMC academic units in addition to College of Medicine
Dec 3, 2019
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. (left), and Rodrigo López, interim president and CEO, Children's Hospital & Medical Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gold_lopez.jpg)
International Week set for Dec. 2-6
Participants can learn about diverse cultures on campus.
Nov 27, 2019
![A ping-pong tournament will be part of the activities during International Week.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/PingPong112619.jpg)
Former UNMC Chancellor Charles Andrews, M.D., dies at age 94
Helped transform UNMC into major academic medical center by building transplantation, research programs
Nov 20, 2019
![Former UNMC Chancellor Charles Andrews, M.D. (left), talks to Bob Bartee, vice chancellor for external relations, at a 2018 retirement party for Bruce Buehler, M.D., former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AndrewsandBartee.jpg)
UNMC Ice Rink to open Nov. 29 through Feb. 2
Admission price for general public lowered to $5; public encouraged to check out “hidden gem” in heart of UNMC campus
Nov 19, 2019
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Time out with T.O. – The power of organ donation
Nebraska cattle rancher celebrates 25th anniversary of his heart transplant.
Nov 13, 2019
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Discounted tickets available for ‘A Christmas Carol’
Special rate is offered for three shows at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Nov 11, 2019
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