Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

Allied health marks 50 years – together

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions celebrates 50 years since its founding, and Jan Tompkins has witnessed much of it.

Mar 21, 2022

Jan Tompkins, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, displays photographs of some of the analyzing equipment she used in her early days with allied health. (Kent Sievers/UNMC)

Drs. Dering-Anderson, Baine honored

Student Senate presents annual awards, including distinguished teacher and distinguished mentor.

May 19, 2021

From left, Ally Dering-Anderson, PharmD, recieves her Distinguished Teacher Award from Hannah Lund, and Michael Baine, MD, PhD, displays the Distinguished Mentor Award.

UNMC to recognize individuals during May 8 Omaha ceremony

Philip Smith, MD, William Mobley, MD, PhD, and Gary Anthone, MD, will be honored.

May 6, 2021

From left, Philip Smith, MD, William Mobley, MD, PhD, and Gary Anthone, MD, will be honored at the UNMC commencement ceremony in Omaha on May 8.

Chancellor urges campus remain vigilant

Dr. Gold: In face of crises, UNMC community must ‘support each other in times of need.’

May 5, 2021

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Drs. Van Hook, Wang named Kinman Oldfield scholars

The scholarships are awarded annually by the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund.

Apr 28, 2021

From left, Xinglong Wang, PhD, and Matthew Van Hook, PhD

Speaker discusses history of anti-Asian racism

Sharon Ishii-Jordan, PhD, drew from her family history for UNMC presentation.

Apr 16, 2021

Regents approve master’s program in biostatistics

The 36-hour program can be taken in person or online.

Apr 13, 2021

Ying Zhang, PhD

Remembering UNMC supporter Joe Williams

Williams was a titan of the pharmaceutical industry and a steadfast supporter of the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Mar 31, 2021

Joe Williams was one of the University of Nebraska's most distinguished pharmacy graduates.

Chancellor: Still long way to go in COVID fight

But people on UNMC’s campuses are now more than 80% vaccinated.

Mar 31, 2021

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Ted Cieslak, MD, UNMC interim interim executive director for health security

Benschoter Fund will support allied health students

The Dean Reba A. Benschoter Scholarship Fund will help students from smaller communities.

Mar 26, 2021

Reba Benschoter, PhD, left, with Kyle Meyer, PhD, and Mary Haven. The three represent the leadership of the School/College of Allied Health Professions for 36 of its 49-year history.