Inside UNMC
COM student of the month, July 2023
M4 Jacob Klein is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Omaha’s Burke High School.
Jun 30, 2023
![Jacob Klein](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JacobCOM-900x600.png)
New medical faculty, July 2023
Two new faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in May.
Jun 30, 2023
![Julie Youngs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Youngs0705-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, June 30, 2023
A blood drive is set for next week, a new pager app is available, and UNMC Today will not publish Monday or Tuesday.
Jun 30, 2023
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Public health center changes name to reflect its evolution
The NU Board of Regents accepted the change to the Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions.
Jun 27, 2023
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UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The center aims to fill the gap left as drug research and development by the pharmaceutical industry has narrowed.
Jun 23, 2023
![Keith Olsen, PharmD, the Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Corey Hopkins, PhD, professor of pharmaceutical sciences and inaugural director of the Center for Drug Design and Innovation](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OlsenHopkins062323.jpg)
Carter unveils plan to address budget challenges, accelerate university success
Regents endorsed University of Nebraska President Ted Carter’s new approach at Thursday’s meeting.
Jun 23, 2023
![University of Nebraska President Ted Carter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TedCarter120622.jpg)
Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, named UNMC College of Dentistry dean
Dr. Kugel, who comes to UNMC from Boston, is praised for his vision, passion and extensive experience in the field.
Jun 21, 2023
![Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GerryKugel041223.jpg)
Shane Tsai, MD, named cardiovascular division chief
Dan Anderson, MD, PhD, is stepping down as division chief to return to being a UNMC clinician-investigator.
Jun 21, 2023
![Shane Tsai, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ShaneTsai062123-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD
Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD, is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Jun 20, 2023
![Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ChantalMercierLaporte062023-900x600.jpg)
Biopreparedness exhibit showcases med center’s expertise
‘Biopreparedness in Nebraska’ officially opens for public viewing today at the Wigton Heritage Center.
Jun 19, 2023
![Mannequins wearing personal protective equipment line up to go on display in the "Biopreparedness in Nebraska" exhibit at the Wigton Heritage Center, in front of an interactive digital board.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BiopreparednessInNebraska2061923-900x600.jpg)