This fall, the UNMC Alumni Association will welcome alumni and friends back to campus for a series of reunion events celebrating connection, achievement and service. During these gatherings, the association will proudly recognize the 2025 alumni award recipients for their outstanding contributions.
Advanced registration is required for all events. Please use the links below to RSVP and learn more.
Graduate Studies Alumni Council Awards Reception, Sept. 5 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Learn more and RSVP here
Honorees:
- Keenan Hartert, PhD ‘18, Early Career Achievement Award
- Jason Wilken, PhD ‘04, MPH, Mid-Career Achievement Award
- Virginia Aita, PhD ‘95, Distinguished Alumnus Award
Read more about these recipients.
Alumni Reunion Weekend, celebrating alumni from the UNMC Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, Sept. 12
Learn more and RSVP here.
College of Medicine Dean’s Reception, 3-4:30 p.m.
Honorees:
- H. Dele Davies, MD, MS, MHCM, Honorary Alumnus Award
- Melanie Menning, MD ‘15, MPH ‘19, Early Career Achievement Award
- Ted Mikuls, MD ‘95, MSPH, Dedication to Student Excellence Award
- Desiray Bailey, MD ‘75, Distinguished Alumnus Award
Read more about these recipients.
College of Nursing Dean’s Reception, 3:30-5 p.m.
Honorees:
- Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler, PhD, DLitt, RN, FAAN, Honorary Alumnus Award
- Natalie Rasmussen, PhD ‘20, MSN ‘00, APRN-NP, AOCN, Nursing Excellence Award
- Leslie Newburn, RN, BSN ‘14, Dorothy Patach Spirit of Service Award
- Joyce Black, PhD ‘99, MSN ‘81, RN, FAAN, Distinguished Alumnus Award
Read more about these recipients.
College of Pharmacy honorees, recognized during the May convocation
Honorees:
- Branden Nemecek, PharmD ‘11, BCPS
- Jack Fincham, PhD (class of 1975)
Read more about these recipients.
College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion, Oct. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in Lincoln
Learn more and RSVP here.
Honorees:
- Joyce Hurst, Honorary Life Membership Award
- Gregory Bennet, DMD, Outstanding Educator Award
- Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH, BSDH ‘95, MS, FADHA, MAADH, Distinguished Service Award
- Lisa Moravec, RDH, BSDH ‘02, MSDH, FADHA