Inside UNMC
Commissioner Garcia sees Davis Global Center in action
Douglas County commissioner witnesses education simulation during campus visit, marvels at UNMC’s technological advances.
Feb 24, 2022
![Douglas County Commissioner Roger Garcia tries out the Helix wall during his tour of the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RogerGarcia022422.jpg)
Commissioner Cavanaugh discusses collaboration
On visit to campus, Douglas County commissioner discusses partnerships and the COVID-19 pandemic with UNMC leadership.
Feb 24, 2022
![Douglas County Commissioner James Cavanaugh toured the Davis Global Center with Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for clinical simulation, iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/JamesCavanaugh022422.jpg)
Impact in Education: Abbey Fingeret, MD
Dr. Fingeret is the recipient of the Innovative Practices in Education Award.
Feb 24, 2022
![Abbey Fingeret, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Fingeret022422.jpg)
Community members honored for service to research
Rev. Portia Cavitt, Kathy Karsting to receive UNMC Community Service to Research Awards at ceremony on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2022
![From left, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CavittKarstings0225211.jpg)
From social media: Vaccines waning and the future
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 23, 2022
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Research leadership: Risto Rautiainen, PhD
Dr. Rautiainen’s research focus is health and safety in agriculture.
Feb 22, 2022
![Risto Rautiainen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Raut022222.jpg)
Webinar on hybrid teaching is Wednesday
Session features Linsey Donner, PhD, and Marnie Imhoff of the College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 22, 2022
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NU system announces retirement plan enhancements
Zoom forums will be held Wednesday and March 3 to discuss changes.
Feb 22, 2022
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Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2022
The festival runs throughout April, with the free public expo on April 30.
Feb 22, 2022
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LiveGreen: UNMC student studies local heat islands
PhD student Aziz Abdoulaye plans to look at the distribution of urban heat islands around Omaha.
Feb 22, 2022
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