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Jessica Downes, PharmD, named pharmacy practice vice chair

Dr. Downes, a clinical associate professor within the department, has been on faculty at UNMC for nearly a dozen years.

Dec 11, 2025

Jessica Downes, PharmD

Committee named in search for next allied health professions dean

Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, will chair the group of leaders and stakeholders from on and off UNMC’s campuses.

Dec 9, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, who will chair the search committee

Ukrainian health care fellows visit UNMC

The Senator Ben Nelson Fellows are involved in an ongoing international exchange that spans more than a decade.

Nov 21, 2025

Visitors from Ukraine at the Davis Global Center

Dr. Sunagawa receives college’s Distinguished Teaching Award

Pharmacy students recognized Shawna Sunagawa, PharmD, for her enthusiasm and care for learners.

Nov 21, 2025

Shawnalyn Sunagawa, PharmD

Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of College of Pharmacy

Dr. Klepser wants to ‘see our college leading the way in transforming health – not just in Nebraska but across the globe.’

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Klepser, PhD

Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program leads the way

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions program is the first nationally to be a candidacy for accreditation in the field.

Nov 18, 2025

Jana Ponce, PhD

More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Successful 25-year NE-INBRE has more work ahead

The National Institutes of Health has renewed the collaborative research program for the next six years.

Nov 10, 2025

Paul Sorgen, PhD

First pharmacy students in Kearney mark proud milestone

Catching up with the first cohort of the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s class at UNMC’s Kearney campus.

Nov 7, 2025

UNMC College of Pharmacy associate dean, Kearney, Linda Sobeski, PharmD, left, and interim dean of pharmacy Don Klepser, PhD, right, pose with the inaugural class of UNMC pharmacy students at Kearney: front row from left, Vance Sayer, Brianna Plaster, Megan Lukert, Ella Johnson. Back row, Brady Spotanski, Carter Schultz, Kiernan Bierman, Bethany Smallwood, Lexi Bode.

Career achievement: Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Dr. Vennerstrom, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, stands out for his impactful research career at UNMC.

Nov 4, 2025

Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD