Engaging Alumni & Supporting UNMC
All UNMC graduates are members of their Alumni Association, a proud cohort of more than 48,000 health care professionals who are making a difference in the lives of their patients, profession, community, state and beyond.
Through the association, graduates may:
- Connect with each other, with students, and with UNMC.
- Be involved in the institution that launched their careers through the investment of time, talent, and treasure.
Alumni have the opportunity to make the university stronger and to make a real difference for the next generation of health science students at UNMC.
Upcoming Events
10-14-2022 - 10-15-2022
Alumni Reunion Weekend for Medicine, Nursing & Graduate Studies
10-28-2022 - 10-29-2022
College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion
11-09-2022
Imaging Science Virtual Continuing Education
News for UNMC Alumni
UNMC Enrollment Rises for 22nd Straight Year
For the 22nd year in a row, enrollment at UNMC grew this fall, as a record 4,406 students are attending UNMC, up from 4,387 students last fall. UNMC saw its largest enrollment increases in graduate studies, public health, allied health professions and resident physicians (house officers) – medical school graduates who come to UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for their residencies.
Regents OK Project to Address Rural Workforce Shortage
In August 2022, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the program statement and construction budget for phase two of the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Construction of the $85 million facility is expected to begin in September 2023, with projected completion in July 2025.
Kenneth Bayles, PhD, Named Vice Chancellor for Research
Kenneth Bayles, PhD, has been named as the next vice chancellor for research at UNMC, following a national search. UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, made the announcement on September 2, 2022. Dr. Bayles’ appointment is contingent on University of Nebraska Board of Regents review and approval.
Online Community
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Connections Project Blog
A helpful resource for students and alumni to garner professional insight and advice for life. Most content is provided from UNMC alumni and is shared through short written or video posts.
Talent Treasure Trove
These short video compilations provide viewers with a daily dose of positivity, perhaps laughter, or just a pleasant time out from the daily norm, all while showcasing the talents of UNMC faculty, staff, students, fellow colleagues and alumni.
