OMAHA- A roughly 30-acre area just west of the main University of Nebraska Medical Center campus has a lot going on, including a sprawling innovation hub and a six-story research and office building under construction.

It now has a new name: the EDGE District.

The name for the developing site west of Saddle Creek Road near Farnam Street was revealed Thursday during a news media event that featured a video and remarks from area academic, government and business leaders. Dele Davies, UNMC interim chancellor, said the name is not only a nod to the fact that the area is on the edge of the campus. The acronym stands for Explore, Develop, Grow, Engage.

“It represents that UNMC wants to be on the leading edge in all areas of our missions,” Davies said.

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