Inside UNMC
GME Research Symposium draws more than 100 abstracts
The 5th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium was held on May 3 in the Truhlsen Events Center.
May 31, 2023
![Chandra Are, MD, associate dean of graduate medical education, left, looks over a poster presentation with Iraklis Pipinos, MD..](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GMEResearch060123-900x600.jpg)
Fellowship director of the month, June 2023
Abraham Campos, MD, is the director of the emergency medical services fellowship.
May 31, 2023
![Abraham Campos, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Campos060123-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mary Edgerton, MD, PhD
Dr. Edgerton is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology.
May 30, 2023
![Mary Edgerton, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MaryEdgerton053023-900x600.jpg)
Governor approves 2023-25 university funding
The University of Nebraska System will receive 2.5% increases in state funding each of the next two years.
May 26, 2023
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UNMC for the record, May 26, 2023
News items on UNMC named one of Nebraska’s Safest Companies, the Heart & Stroke Walk and a lunch vendor.
May 26, 2023
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New health benefits providers coming in 2024
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, NU campuses will change insurance providers beginning Jan. 1.
May 24, 2023
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In-depth retirement planning seminar set for June 21
The online event will offer insights on Social Security, Medicare, retirement income and savings and more.
May 24, 2023
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Med center experts test readiness of the National Quarantine Unit
A three-day exercise, led by the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, was held in April.
May 23, 2023
![The National Quarantine Unit tabletop exercise was held in the Sorrell Center on April 25.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NQUExercise052323-900x600.jpg)
Jane Meza, PhD, named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
Dr. Meza also will continue as UNMC’s associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning.
May 22, 2023
![Jane Meza, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MezaJane062922-e1678897286173.jpg)
Dr. Vishwanath elected to American Board of Orthodontics
Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS, is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry.
May 22, 2023
![Meenakshi Vishwanath, BDS, MDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MeenakshiVishwanath052223-900x600.jpg)