John Keenan

Nominations open for President’s Excellence Awards

University of Nebraska System’s highest honors recognize individual faculty members and academic/administrative units.

Oct 26, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Drs. Fingeret, Welniak honored as Distinguished Educators 

The awards were presented at the Interprofessional Academy of Educators InnovatED Symposium on Oct. 1

Oct 23, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, and T. J. Welniak, MD

Distinguished Scientist: Nicholas Woods, PhD

Dr. Woods is an associate professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancerand Allied Diseases.

Oct 23, 2026

Nicholas Woods, PhD

Mike Rosenthal, DSc, named physical therapy director

The appointment in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions is effective Dec. 1.

Oct 23, 2026

Mike Rosenthal, DSc

UNMC for the record, Oct. 23, 2026

Dr. Webster speaks with Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions; volunteers needed for food-packing event; retirements announced.

Oct 23, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

Interim Dean’s message: A time for new beginnings

From new faculty and staff to emerging student leaders, there is much to celebrate in graduate studies this fall.

Oct 22, 2026

Karen Gould, PhD

Director’s Dispatch: Big changes, new faces 

The Graduate Studies team is here to help with enrollment, program requirements and graduation processing.

Oct 22, 2026

Bridget Hamill, PhD

Matriculation ceremony sets tone for coming year

UNMC Graduate Studies welcomed, both in person and online, nearly 160 new students from 11 countries during event.

Oct 22, 2026

Mariem Hassan, an international student from Egypt, introduces herself at the August matriculation event.

Grad studies team helps students on path to degree

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken aim to provide advice, support on academic journey.

Oct 22, 2026

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken

GSA president to build strong student community

Ridhi Bhola aims to create ‘a big umbrella’ for grad students across UNMC.

Oct 22, 2026

Ridhi Bhola, Graduate Student Association president