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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
In March, we wear blue. We wear blue for the 153,020 people who will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year in the United States. We wear blue for the 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women who will be diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime. We wear blue because while Stage […]
Mar 3, 2023

Leah Stade a UNK Title IX Trailblazer
by Kalani Simpson – UNMC Strategic Communications Leah Stade, OTD, academic fieldwork coordinator and assistant professor of the occupational therapy program in the College of Allied Health Professions, was recently honored by the University of Nebraska-Kearney as a 50th anniversary Title IX Trailblazer. UNK marked 50 years of the landmark law, which prohibits discrimination on […]
Jan 19, 2023

Fun at the Nebraska Science Festival
As part of the Nebraska Science Festival this year, Perris Scott and Kevin Howard from Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, and Assistant Professor and Chemistry Coordinator for Medical Laboratory Science Kevin McGuire hosted some fun activities at the Durham Museum. They handed out coloring sheets representing some of our health professions, and Mr. McGuire brought […]
May 12, 2022

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- by Jeffrey RobbThe 26th annual fundraiser for cancer research will be hosted by Terry and Bev Acton on their ranch.
- by Jeffrey RobbInterim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will welcome Joseph Siu, PhD, and Jordan Warchol, MD, to the June 10 forum.
- by Jeffrey RobbChefs Joy Hadley and Matt Wehrle earned national recognition for their plant-based culinary innovation.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe Nebraska Community Blood Bank bloodmobile will be parked at Hope Tower Circle near 40th Street and Dewey Avenue.
- by Kelsey KirkMore than 200 pieces of art made by about 40 students were on display during the annual Advocacy and the Arts exhibit.