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UNMC chancellor priority candidate excited for future of education, healthcare
- Dr. H. Dele Davies expressed optimism about UNMC’s future as the priority chancellor candidate during a statewide tour.
- Davies will undergo a 30-day vetting process before a Board of Regents vote on the permanent appointment.
- Project Health in Omaha will be a new hospital and learning facility with more than 550 beds.
- Davies said the project will enable innovations in patient care, training and clinical research.
- Davies highlighted the benefit of interdisciplinary teams in improving patient outcomes.
- Davies discussed preparing for cybersecurity attacks and measuring community engagement goals.
- The chancellor search involved an 18-member advisory committee drawn from students, faculty, staff and community members.
- University leaders encouraged Nebraskans to share feedback on Davies during the vetting process.
- Davies noted UNMC’s rural partnerships and the goal to grow the medical center across Nebraska.
- The vetting process includes public forums and community engagement as part of assessing suitability.
- The president of the University of Nebraska encouraged statewide input on Davies’ candidacy.
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