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UNMC history: The School of Nursing
The forerunner to the UNMC College of Nursing was established in 1917.
Apr 15, 2021
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Vision clinic open for clients with IDD at Munroe-Meyer Institute
Clinic is located at the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building at 6902 Pine St.
Apr 14, 2021
![From left, technician Alison Erickson, clinic director Karen Wilson, OD, and optician Lori Cervantes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Caring for Champions Program Vision Clinic.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MMIVisionClinic041421.jpg)
UNMC, Children’s strengthen partnership
Board of Regents approve amended institutional affiliation agreement.
Apr 12, 2021
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Allergy, immunology fellowship approved to meet growing demand
The fellowship will fill the gap in allergy and immunology training in Nebraska.
Apr 8, 2021
![Sara May, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May040821.jpg)
UNMC stories come to life in one-act plays
Virtual one-act play festival set for April 19.
Apr 8, 2021
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De-Stress Week committee seeks art submissions
De-Stress Week Committee will provide a limited number of small art kits for those interested.
Apr 7, 2021
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LiveGreen: Improving environment step-by-step
Walking improves health, helps the environment.
Apr 6, 2021
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NETEC helps develop nationwide pandemic plan
NETEC has established a National Special Pathogen System of Care to create a coordinated, standardized model of care.
Apr 5, 2021
![John Lowe, PhD, NETEC principal investigator and assistant vice chancellor for health security training and education at UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lowe032320.jpg)
University leaders remember L. Dennis Smith
Smith was the NU system president from 1994 to 2004.
Apr 2, 2021
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Nicole Harter, MD, named chief of pediatric dermatology
Dr. Harter is first full-time pediatric dermatologist at UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Apr 1, 2021
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