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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 20h

Catch the latest achievements from our UNMC faculty! 🌟

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UNMC achievements, Oct. 10, 2025

Six nursing faculty honored by Nebraska Nurses Association, and Jianghu Dong, PhD, is honored for outstanding teaching.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 21h

UNMC’s Interprofessional Academy of Educators has named members Teresa Cochran, DPT, PhD, and Kristen Cook, PharmD, as its 2025 Distinguished Educators.

Help us wish them a congratulations!

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Drs. Cochran, Cook honored as 2025 Distinguished Educators

The Interprofessional Academy of Educators' Distinguished Educator Award is the academy’s highest honor.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 1d

Get ready to join the 21 Days of Calm Challenge, hosted by UNMC Campus Engagement and the Center for Healthy Living, running October 12–November 1.

Where to participate:
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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 3d

The innovative partnership between UNMC and the University of Anahuac in Veracruz, Mexico, marked its ninth year with a major milestone.

The two universities launched the International Academic Observership in Family Medicine.

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International family medicine partnership marks ninth year

UNMC and the University of Anahuac expanded their collaboration to launch an academic observership in family medicine.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for your next career opportunity? Explore open positions at UNMC through our new job site: go.unmc.edu/jobs

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 4d

As the operational backbone of the department, Tina Renner has supported UNMC Public Safety for over 20 years. Her outstanding service was celebrated during the Board of Regents visit to our Omaha campus.

Read more on Tina's Gold U recognition:
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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 8d

Day two of hosting the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents on our Omaha campus. It's been a meaningful and productive visit discussing the important work underway and how we're improving the health of those in Nebraska and beyond.

University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 8d

UNMC iEXCEL recently connected health care professionals across Nebraska for an immersive, experiential learning conference.

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UNMC crosses the state with interactive stroke conference

The iEXCEL program hosted a conference Sept. 26 that was simultaneously held in Omaha, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 9d

A warm welcome to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents as they visit our Omaha campus today!

We're excited to share the incredible work being done in across our campuses, labs and clinics, as well as the ways we're advancing health care for Nebraska and beyond.

University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 9d

UNMC is investing in the organization’s future through the Interprofessional Leadership for Excellence and Academic Development (iLEAD) program.

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UNMC iLEAD program invests in future faculty leaders

The new cohort of UNMC's Interprofessional Leadership for Excellence and Academic Development began the immersive training.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Last Call!
Don’t miss your chance to register for the MS Strong Walk/Run — happening Sunday, October 5 at Heartland of America Park from 1–4 PM!

🎶 DJ • 🍔 Food trucks • 🐾 Dog-friendly • 🎉 Fun for the whole family!

👉 Sign up now: nebraskamarathon.org/ms-strong

MS Strong - The Nebraska Half

The MAHA (Multiple Sclerosis at Home Access) Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual ‘MS Strong’ Community race event with proceeds being utilized to…

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 10d

October is Research Month at UNMC! 🎉
A campus-wide initiative to elevate and advance the research enterprise at UNMC. Each week of Research Month will highlight different aspects of the research ecosystem and provide opportunities for learning, networking and growth.
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Participate in Research Month at UNMC throughout October

Events are split into weekly themes to highlight different parts of the research enterprise and provide opportunities to learn and network.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Dr. Corey Hopkins on being appointed Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

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Dr. Hopkins appointed chair of pharmaceutical sciences

Corey Hopkins, PhD, brings more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic drug discovery.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 12d

🗓️ Mark your calendar for the 2025 Wellness Fair!

Event details: www.unmc.edu/cfhl/resourc...

University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 15d

UNK Chancellor Neal Schnoor, PhD, hopes to deepen UNK's partnership with UNMC to increase the health workforce.

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UNK Chancellor Neal Schnoor, PhD, visits UNMC

Dr. Schnoor, who began as chancellor on July 1, hopes to deepen UNK's partnership with UNMC to increase the health workforce.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 16d

Retired Lt. Gen. James Roudebush, MD, visited for the 50th anniversary gathering of his UNMC medical school class of 1975.

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Retired Air Force surgeon general gets tour of UNMC

Retired Lt. Gen. James Roudebush, MD, visited for the 50th anniversary gathering of his UNMC medical school class of 1975.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 19d

UNMC has an opportunity on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to support the Big Ten Conference and Abbott’s “We Give Blood” challenge — a campaign to combat critical blood shortages and encourage more young people to become blood donors.

More information:
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Support the 'We Give Blood' challenge on Sept. 23

UNMC has joined the University of Nebraska's team for the blood drive campaign, sponsored by the Big Ten and Abbott.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 22d

Nominations are open for the J.G. Elliott Award 🏅

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Nominations open for UNMC's J.G. Elliott Award

The award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of medicine or health services in Nebraska.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 23d

Today is Constitution Day!
Learn more about its historical significance here:
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Recognizing Constitution Day

The U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

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unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social @unmcpsychiatry.bsky.social · 24d

We want to thank these faculty members and residents during Women in Medicine Month. Whether it's clinical, training or giving back in our community, these amazing doctors go the extra mile to make our department great.
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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 26d

In case you missed it:
Suzanne Ortega, PhD, past president of the Council of Graduate Schools, spoke on “Why Context Matters: Science For, With and In Community” for the Bob and Helen Bartee Family Advocacy of Science Lectureship at UNMC.

Lectureship recap:
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Build relationships to build trust, lecturer urges

Suzanne Ortega, PhD, past president of the Council of Graduate Schools, gave the Bob and Helen Bartee Family Advocacy of Science Lecture.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to Dr. Ann Anderson-Berry for receiving the Bartee Advocacy of Science Award during the Bob and Helen Bartee and Family Lectureship.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Dr. Siddappa Byrareddy on being named the 20th Scientist Laureate at UNMC!

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Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, named UNMC Scientist Laureate

Dr. Byrareddy is known as a prolific researcher who strives for scientific discovery in the areas of HIV, COVID-19 and emerging viral threats.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 29d

Remembering the lives lost and honoring the heroes of 9/11.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center @unmc.bsky.social · 29d

Live now:
Suzanne Ortega, PhD, past president of the Council of Graduate Schools, is presenting the second annual Bob and Helen Bartee and Family Advocacy of Science Lectureship.

Watch the webinar here:
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Bob and Helen Bartee Family Lectureship is today

Suzanne Ortega, PhD, will present the science advocacy lecture at noon at the Maurer Center for Public Health.

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