UNMC’s winter commencement ceremony will be held Friday, Dec. 19, from 7 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. at Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St.
A total of 427 UNMC students are set to graduate from the graduate college, college of nursing, college of allied health professions and college of public health.
Eric Matteson, MD, will be awarded the honorary Doctor of Science degree for achievement in science and his service as a physician, educator, researcher and humanitarian. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus, Dr. Matteson is emeritus John F. Finn Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic and was chair of its rheumatology division for 10 years.
Social media
Grads can access some of UNMC’s social media content for graduation at these links:
Livestream
- The ceremony will be livestreamed at this link.
At Baxter Arena
- Both free parking and paid reserved parking options are available at Baxter Arena. View the parking map.
- Baxter Arena allows only clear bags and small clutch-sized purses at entry. This applies to all students and guests attending the ceremony. View the Baxter Arena clear bag policy details.
- Graduates will be seated on the main floor of the arena. Guests will not be allowed on the arena’s main floor at any time.
Commencement program
- Programs will not be available at the ceremony. Access this link for the full commencement program. Or scan this QR code for the program.
