Student spotlight – Meet Jason Blaser

Jason Blaser

Jason Blaser

Education is one of the four pillars of UNMC’s mission, and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life.

In UNMC Today’s Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow’s health care professionals. Today we meet Jason Blaser, a first-year student in the College of Pharmacy.

  • Name: Jason Blaser
  • Hometown: Columbus, Neb.
  • Program/Year: Pharmacy, first year

List three songs on your playlist.

  • “Mr. Brightside,” by the Killers
  • “Can’t Complain,” by Relient K
  • “The Party Song,” by Blink 182

What sparked your interest in pharmacy?
I wanted to do something challenging and rewarding that I’d enjoy for the rest of my life.

Your favorite study snack is:
Peanut butter M&Ms.

Your favorite app is:

Dictionary Word of the Day.

Three things people may not know about you:

  • I like to cook and bake (especially cheesecake).
  • I originally went to college for video game design.
  • I once did a back flip for a free Arby’s sandwich.