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New grad excited to join U.S. Navy dental corps
Commitment to service drew Preston MacDonald to both dentistry and the U.S. Navy.
May 14, 2026
Convocation the threshold of new chapter for 2026 grads
Class of 2026 celebrated at third annual UNMC College of Dentistry event.
May 14, 2026
SADHA puts grant toward improving UNL oral health
The grant was the organization’s first, and SADHA at UNMC joined a University of Nebraska-Lincoln outreach event.
May 14, 2026
UNMC’s OKU,SPA chapters celebrate annual induction ceremony
Seven dental students were inducted, and two dental hygiene students were inducted into the Sigma Phi Alpha national honor society.
May 14, 2026
Grad students experience power of an elevator pitch
How do you quickly and succinctly sum up your work? UNMC Graduate Studies held a contest so students could hone the skill.
Feb 19, 2026
UNMC’s GSA helps Morton students dream big
A partnership between UNMC and Morton Middle School’s Boys & Girls Club has developed out of a request for lab coats.
Feb 18, 2026
Reflections and updates for the spring semester
We hope you’re enjoying a successful and productive spring semester. Though we are still firmly in winter as I write this message, spring, a season of growth and possibility, is just around the corner. The Office of Graduate Studies has entered a new chapter, as director Terri Vadovski has moved on to another opportunity after […]
Feb 10, 2026
Hoagstrom to blend research, educator roles
Meet Kristine Hoagstrom, a PhD candidate in IGPBS cancer research. What do you love about your research and field of study? The thing I love most about my research project is how it spans several fields of study, including cancer biology and structural biology, allowing me to bridge disciplines and create a unique project that […]
Feb 3, 2026
December grads hooded, feted at convocation
When Jed Hansen, PhD, received the invitation to serve as keynote speaker for UNMC Graduate Studies December Honors Convocation Ceremony, he had an overwhelming feeling. “There must be another Jed Hansen out there,” he said. But no. Dr. Hansen, a UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus, nurse practitioner and rural health advocate, was exactly the right person […]
Jan 19, 2026
Grad students experience the power of the elevator pitch
Amaka Modebelu, a PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences, needed to come up with an elevator pitch not just for professional reasons but also for something much more important: Her mom needs to be able to explain to her friends what her daughter is working on in America. An elevator pitch is a summation of your […]
Jan 19, 2026