Inside UNMC
Med center testing new oral drug to prevent COVID-19
International study is researching the oral antiviral Molnupiravir for adult household contacts.
Nov 16, 2021
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Florescu021021.jpg)
Nominations open for community service to research award
Award honors people and groups in the community supporting UNMC’s research mission.
Nov 15, 2021
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research at UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
UNMC ice rink to open Saturday, Nov. 27
The outdoor rink will remain open through Jan. 30.
Nov 15, 2021
![Mick Ridgway, the ice rink manager, fights last week's wind to prep the rink.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IceRinkPrep1115211.jpg)
UNMC donation drive to support Maverick Food Pantry
A pop-up snack shop also coming to campus on Nov. 22.
Nov 15, 2021
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Study finds that one COVID treatment not justified
UNMC participated in research showing that injected interferon not helpful.
Nov 12, 2021
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Employee giving campaign is underway
Employees who pledge at least $10 total are eligible for prize drawings.
Nov 12, 2021
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Honoring America’s – and UNMC’s – veterans
UNMC veterans share their thoughts on Veterans Day.
Nov 11, 2021
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New e-learning teams awarded for 2021-22
18 teams selected and recognized at E-Learning Awards meeting.
Nov 10, 2021
![2021-22 faculty and student awardees were honored at Nov. 3 ceremony.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/E_Learning_Awardee_Meeting111021.jpg)
International Week kicks off Saturday
Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend; RSVPs needed for most activities.
Nov 10, 2021
![This year's International Week again will include a ping-pong tournament.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ping1024.jpg)