Inside UNMC
Regents approve library recognition for Dr. Leo McCarthy
Dr. McCarthy is a 1964 UNMC medical school graduate.
Aug 6, 2015
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First pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Nebraska dies at age 81
Rashid Al-Rashid, M.D., was on UNMC faculty for 25 years
Jul 23, 2015
![Rashid Al-Rashid, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Al_Rashid.jpg)
UNMC’s Deb Thomas named interim vice chancellor for business and finance
Thomas has been with UNMC since 2006 when she joined as associate vice chancellor for finance and business services.
Jun 17, 2015
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UNMC’S unprecedented building boom continues
Tower cranes dot the landscape on UNMC’s Omaha campus as work continues on the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, the Lauritzen Outpatient Center, and the Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education/ UNMC Center for Drug Discovery.
Jun 11, 2015
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Library staffer unpacks a legend’s life’s work
When it arrived at UNMC, the collection of the late Wolf Wolfsensberger, Ph.D., took up 1,584 square feet.
Jun 11, 2015
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UNMC, UNL to complete management transfer of University Health Center
New building near 19th and S streets will benefit both UNMC, UNL
Jun 5, 2015
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UNMC Vice Chancellor Leuenberger to step down in July
Has been key player in UNMC’s incredible growth over past three decades
May 28, 2015
![Don Leuenberger](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Don0527.jpg)
Gift from Scotts creates Maurer Distinguished Chair in Public Health
Will allow UNMC College of Public Health to recruit expert who can improve state’s health
May 18, 2015
![Harold M. Maurer, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Maurer_preferred1.jpg)
Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts 27 UNMC members
Recognized for compassion, empathy they bring to medicine
May 15, 2015
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Nebraska Biocontainment Unit celebrates 10th anniversary
Dr. Rick Sacra, first Ebola patient treated in unit, highlights list of dignitaries attending celebration
Mar 27, 2015
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