Kalani Simpson
How did you get that fellowship? One success story
Abigail Hall is a PhD student studying Staphylococcus aureus in the lab of Vinai Thomas, PhD, associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology. She recently earned a one-year predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association. Let’s talk to her about how she earned this award and what receiving such a fellowship means to her career. […]
Oct 10, 2025
UNMC-Streck partnership win-win grad studies alum says
When a top biotechnology company is located within a few miles of a leading academic medical center with a robust research portfolio – chock full of rising, ambitious graduate students – it only makes sense to strike up a series of win-win partnerships. So says Chris Connelly, PhD, director of business segment, molecular, at Streck, […]
Oct 10, 2025
Internship teaches Townsend PhD skills are transferable
Lou Townsend, an IGPBS PhD student in the lab of Wally Thoreson, PhD, took home one of the biggest lessons of his recent internship before it even began. “I’d applied for a completely different location,” Townsend said of his internship with Zoetis, a Fortune 500 animal health company that “discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes vaccines, […]
Oct 2, 2025
UNMC ID badge offers an array of discounts and perks
UNMC’s official discount program for employees and students offers an array of discounts, specials and entry access.
Jul 7, 2025
Meet our ‘new’ UNMC Graduate Studies staffers
Let’s get to know our “new” UNMC Graduate Studies staffers, Kayla Lorenzo and Jamie Sorensen, a little better! First, by alphabetical order, Kayla Lorenzo. Job title: Graduate studies specialist – admissions. Please tell us some of the things that you do as everyday duties: My role is responsible for the review of admissions documents for […]
Jun 5, 2025
The best spaces for grad students? Here’s our top 5 list
We asked Graduate Student Association (GSA) leadership to weigh in on their top five places on campus for grad students to study or relax. Does this list match yours? Let’s take a look at some of the best places on UNMC’s Omaha campus for graduate students. The Graduate Student Wellness Hub, located on the ground […]
Jun 5, 2025
UNMC ID badge offers an array of discounts and perks
Did you know that your UNMC ID badge not only lets you into buildings throughout campus, but it also offers entre into a world of perks and discounts? Like what? Free entry into the Durham Western Heritage Museum! 35% off Laser Vision Correction at the Truhlsen Eye Institute! Special pricing at the Amazing Pizza Machine! […]
Jun 5, 2025
Speaker urges class of 2025 to build a better world
UNMC Graduate Studies honored more than 80 soon-to-be graduates who were about to earn graduate certificates, master’s degrees, Master of Science degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at its 2025 spring honors convocation May 9. The class of 2025 had these credentials officially conferred upon them the following day at UNMC’s Omaha spring commencement. Click […]
Jun 5, 2025
Interim dean’s message: New semester, exciting updates
As late-February brings us some frigid temperatures, I want to extend a warm welcome back to UNMC for the spring semester! This semester’s newsletter is packed with exciting news and updates. We celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 70 August and December graduates at our December convocation ceremony. In the Student Spotlight, you’ll meet Dalton Staller, […]
Feb 18, 2025
Former dean urges degree candidates to ‘take flight’
The keynote speaker for UNMC Graduate Studies’ Fall Honors Convocation Dec. 20 was a familiar face. UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, served as dean for graduate studies for 12 years before taking on his current role. “We know him as a person who will take time for any of us any time,” said Kendra […]
Feb 11, 2025
