John Keenan
Graduate Studies office staff on hand to help
From application to dissertation, the staff of the Office of Graduate Studies are on hand to help UNMC students, from ushering them through the admissions process to accepting the final paper — yes, it’s still paper — version of the dissertation that marks many students’ completion of the program. Terri Vadovski, the director of graduate […]
Feb 21, 2014
Jacob Contreras: A student, but also a mentor
The graduate students at UNMC represent a dizzying array of specialties and ambitions. In each issue of UNMC’s Graduate Posts, we will introduce you to one of the students currently working toward a degree at UNMC. Today, we meet: Name: Jacob Contreras Program: Cancer research Undergraduate institution, major and degree: University of Texas at El […]
Feb 21, 2014
Alumni Profile: Jennifer L. Pluznick, Ph.D.
Each issue of the Graduate Posts will profile one of our successful alumni, with the intent of revealing the broad scope of their backgrounds and activities, as well as the wide range of career paths available to our alumni. In this inaugural issue, we spotlight Jen Pluznick, a UNMC alumnus whose postdoctoral training was completed […]
Feb 21, 2014
A message from Dr. Davies
Greetings, Welcome to the inaugural issue of “Graduate Posts,” a newsletter for UNMC Graduate Studies students and alumni. We hope that this newsletter, which will be published once a semester, will serve as an avenue to increase communication and build camaraderie for Graduate Studies alumni and current students. Many exciting developments are taking place in […]
Feb 21, 2014
Dr. Leuschen heads GS alumni chapter
M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D. Longtime UNMC faculty member M. Patricia Leuschen, Ph.D., was always invited to the university’s annual campuswide Alumni Day. However, she couldn’t help but wonder why she was always invited as a faculty member, despite the fact that she held two graduate degrees from UNMC. “I’ve mentored or taught students in these […]
Feb 21, 2014
Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus
As information technology becomes more integral to health care, need for specialists increases.
Feb 20, 2014
Lookin’ at U – Mike Boyer
Relocated Californian enjoying the Nebraska winter as he prepares for the opening of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Feb 20, 2014
Burt Street Individuals to perform on campus today
Noon concert is part of the Music as Medicine series.
Feb 20, 2014
Clinical enterprise update: Transparent communication
Clinical enterprise is committed to timely, clear, and transparent communication.
Feb 19, 2014