Thirty-two students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry located in Lincoln, were honored during the College of Dentistry’s 31st Annual Professionals’ Day, an opportunity for faculty, students and staff to share professional and academic activities. The students were recognized as having the top 15 percent grade-point-averages of their class, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6.
BURWELL — Jodi S. Beat
CHADRON — William C. Kaus
COLUMBUS — Cade B. Hunzeker and Benjamin W. Walline
ELSIE — Brad E. Goings
FREMONT — Kristina J. Barta
GRAND ISLAND — John D. Janulewicz
HASTINGS — Scott W. Beck
LINCOLN — Brent W. Brooks, Robin J. Buxton, Brian P. Callahan, Andrew R. Glenn, Ryan G. Hamilton, Steven D. Hammond, Jessica J. James, Nichole M. Poole and Karla J. Wemhoff
OVERTON — Judd R. Larson
SUTHERLAND — Larry L. Baker
SYRACUSE — Jason L. Rohrs
WAVERLY — Anna M. Canarsky
FT. RILEY, KAN. — Neil Begley
GREAT BEND, KAN. — Tatum L. Dunekack
HOXIE, KAN. — Mark A. Leiker
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Clifton R. Long
DONNYBROOK, N.D. — Troy A. Trondson
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Van J. Sanderfer
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH — Dara D. Poulsen
KEARNS, UTAH — William S. Callahan
MIDWAY, UTAH — Tiffany P. Larson
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Corey R. Anderson
SMITHFIELD, UTAH — Wyatt T. Wood
UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the state. Through its commitment to research, education and patient care, UNMC has established itself as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research and treatment and solid organ transplantation. More than $25 million in research grants and contracts are awarded to UNMC scientists annually. In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution.