Kalani Simpson
Alumnus addresses old teachers, future colleagues
UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus Gangadhar Sunkara, PhD, global program head at Novartis, knew how the assembled degree candidates felt at the May 5 spring honors convocation. In fact, he was feeling those feelings with them. “I’m still nervous,” Dr. Sunkara said, “because a couple of teachers who taught me are still on this podium.” But […]
Jun 26, 2023
Grad studies faculty to facilitate peer mentorship training
A cohort of graduate studies basic-sciences faculty are being trained to facilitate a nationally recognized mentoring training program – and will then will bring it back to their graduate studies colleagues at UNMC. This training is tentatively set to begin this fall. The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) is recognized […]
Jun 26, 2023
Dean’s message: convocation, CIMER and a wellness hub
As we continue to plan for the upcoming academic year, I want to reflect on some recent happenings in Graduate Studies. First, more than 50 students graduated in May, and it was an honor to celebrate their accomplishments at the May 5 spring honors convocation ceremony. Based on their training, I am confident our graduates […]
Jun 26, 2023
Making his own luck
St. Patrick Reid, PhD, is a crucial contributor to the discovery, by UNMC scientists, that the SARS-CoV-2 vir virus spreads through airborne transmission.
Mar 16, 2023
Grad students look sharp, contribute to ‘Only in Nebraska’
The Graduate Student Association recently took up the call to action to contribute to the NU Foundation’s “Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future” capital campaign with a school-spirt themed fundraiser. The GSA sold branded apparel featuring the logo celebrating 80 years of graduate studies at UNMC. Graduate students were eager to take […]
Feb 27, 2023
‘New’ graduate studies leadership offers counsel
With the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year complete, the “new” graduate studies leadership is no longer so new. But following the longtime leadership of recently retired Pam Carmines, PhD, graduate students and even faculty may still wonder who to turn to regarding various issues. To that end, Kendra Schmid, PhD, executive associate dean for […]
Feb 27, 2023
Writing boot camps expanded to master’s students
Workshops now work toward dissertations and theses
Feb 27, 2023
Office, graduate faculty working for our students
We’re only two months into the semester, but we already have several noteworthy happenings. First, our office is working to strengthen connections between current graduate students and alumni. I would like to thank all the students who attended a recent Graduate Studies Networking Night with our distinguished alumni. Feedback from all involved showed that they […]
Feb 27, 2023
Convocation: Have the courage to say ‘yes’
Jane Meza, PhD, urged degree candidates to be flexible in their dreams
Feb 27, 2023
Dr. Davies: Welcome to our 80th anniversary year
This year is especially noteworthy as it is the 80th anniversary of Graduate Studies. We are planning several events in honor of this milestone and have recently launched an exhibit within the Wigton Heritage Center.
Nov 3, 2022