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Ice rink will close through November for construction
The work involves replacement of piping and concrete. Setup begins Thursday.
Aug 22, 2023
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Regents accept design review of UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building
Chancellor: Regents’ action on Thursday was a ‘crucial next step’ for the project.
Aug 18, 2023
![A rendering of the Rural Health Education Building](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RuralHealth1021022-900x600.jpg)
Olson Center for Women’s Health is restarting health fair
Departments, clinics and programs from across UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are encouraged to join as exhibitors.
Aug 18, 2023
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Resident finds smooth transition as house officers arrive
The Office of Graduate Medical Education onboarded more than 200 house officers this summer.
Aug 16, 2023
![Chydubem Nwaiwu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NwaiwuCOM-900x600.jpg)
Campus barbecue set for Aug. 23
The #WeAreUNMC BBQ will be at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza from 3:30-6 p.m. Volunteers still needed.
Aug 16, 2023
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Step-Up interns graduate from a summer of experience
UNMC leaders praised the interns’ growth and urged them to consider the med center in the future.
Aug 16, 2023
![UNMC’s Step-Up Omaha interns graduated from their summer job experience with praise from UNMC leaders and mentors on Aug 4.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/StepUp081623-900x600.jpg)
Welcome back, students: Orientation events scheduled
In addition to New Student Orientation this week, the #WeAreUNMC BBQ will be held Aug. 23.
Aug 15, 2023
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UNMC certified as a ‘tree campus’ for 10 years
The Arbor Day Foundation certifies higher education institutions that dedicate to a tree landscape.
Aug 15, 2023
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Repairs will affect Eppley Science Hall entrance
Work on the entrance’s card reader will take place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug 15, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EppleyScienceHall081423-900x600.jpg)
New nursing dean highlights priorities during campus forum
Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, has heard from Nebraskans about the critical role UNMC plays in the state.
Aug 14, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, global engagement and strategic planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GoldSharpMcHenryMeza080723.jpg)