Inside UNMC

New heart, new kidney, new life

Mike Willet had always been active. The avid outdoorsman had hunted all around the country, as well as in his own backyard. … But it was one morning in early 2011 that would shift Willet’s focus from his love for hunting to a fight for life.

Oct 22, 2012

Religion the focus of today’s diversity event

Religion is the subject today’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series event in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Oct 22, 2012

A day in the life … Dr. Haorah and the tiger

Researchers at UNMC like to tout the odd jobs they held before they became academic elites. Forklift operator. Punk rocker. James Haorah, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience, was a buffalo herder.

Oct 19, 2012

‘Green employees’ receive quarterly awards

See who was lauded for their green activities.

Oct 19, 2012

UNMC for the record

Hundreds attend a health care reform conference at UNMC, Dr. Thorell is honored for his rehab advocacy, Leadership Omaha announces its UNMC rep and one college celebrates 95 years.

Oct 19, 2012

Durham Museum Civil War presentation part two — ‘Where do we go from here?’

By July of 1862 it was clear there would be no quick end to the war that raged throughout the country. Join noted scholar Dr. Spencer Davis as he highlights the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and the pivotal events of 1862.

Oct 19, 2012

Allied Health has perfect United Way showing

America’s favorite mouse congratulates the School of Allied Health Professions on a United Way drive milestone.

Oct 18, 2012

Lookin’ at U – Tom Mason

This week, we learn more about Tom Mason, an administrator in the College of Nursing-Lincoln Division.

Oct 18, 2012

Bilingual speakers can help train medical students

Those of you who speak languages other than English can help at a pair of sessions to train medical students to use interpreters.

Oct 18, 2012

Debb Andersen receives Gold ‘U’ for her dedication

Read more about the September Gold ‘U’ recipient.

Oct 18, 2012