Outreach
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, to be awarded honorary degree at commencement
UNMC ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Baxter Arena.
Dec 13, 2023
![Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friedrichs121123.jpg)
UNMC-led workgroup addresses heat’s impact on human health
The Urban Heat Resilience Workgroup is facilitated through the UNMC Water, Climate and Health Program.
Dec 13, 2023
![Kristina Kintziger, PhD, and Summer Woolsey](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/KintzigerWoolsey121323-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s Dr. Hamill joins critical care outreach to Ukraine
A team with the Society of Critical Care Medicine brought their skills to help educate health care professionals in the country.
Dec 12, 2023
![Mark Hamill, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MarkHamill2121223-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir to perform
Annual Winter Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Dec 8, 2023
![Matthew Brooks, DMA, director of the Nebraska Medical Orchestra](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brooks042320.jpg)
Med center community invited to Holiday Skate Day today
The event will be at the UNMC Ice Rink from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec 8, 2023
![Today's Holiday Skate Day will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Skate120823-900x600.jpg)
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.
Dec 7, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DrsBalasandGold120723-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Khoury named to WHO Classification of Tumors leadership role
Pathology/microbiology chair named inaugural chair of World Health Organization’s WHO Classification of Tumors.
Dec 4, 2023
![Joseph Khoury, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Khoury-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Kratochvil named vice chancellor for external relations
Chris Kratochvil, MD, says he is truly honored for the opportunity to serve UNMC in the role.
Dec 4, 2023
![Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for external relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ChrisKratochvil101223.jpg)
Regents approve planning for training facility at UNMC
The Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility is the latest UNMC partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Dec 4, 2023
![The Negatively Pressurized Conex training unit will be housed in the Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility when the facility is completed. From left, Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Maj. Tiffany Welsh, Bob Valentine, Maj. Felecia Craddieth, Maj. John McClain, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NPCTeam120423-900x600.jpg)
Psychedelics in medicine is topic of Dec. 5 Science Café
UNMC associate professor Lou Lukas, MD, is the featured speaker.
Nov 30, 2023
![Lou Lukas, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LouLukas113023-900x600.jpg)