Academic Affairs

Canvas Convergence will unify system across NU campuses

Faculty access to this new instance of Canvas became available on March 23, with the new environment being used for Fall 2026 courses.

Apr 8, 2026

Outline of the state of Nebraska with the word Canvas in the middle

E‑Learning Showcase goes statewide with live virtual demos

The in-person event is April 16, and the virtual component will extend the experience to all UNMC campuses.

Apr 2, 2026

A group of four women stand around a research presenter at the UNMC E-Learning Showcase

Date approaching to fully enact digital accessibility changes

UNMC has been remediating existing digital content, and new federal rules will become the standard going forward on April 24.

Apr 1, 2026

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

3D printing is focus of next Wellness Through Doing

The hands-on session April 9 is part of the Olson Center for Women’s Health wellness series.

Mar 31, 2026

Tim Krayer and Jami Monico

IAE writing workshop offers guidance for manuscript development

The annual workshop, which offers in-person and online attendance, is scheduled for May 14-15.

Mar 30, 2026

An image of a desktop computer setup with two monitors and a keyboard, previewing the IAE Writing Workshop on the screens

UNMC leaders update digital accessibility efforts

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies also provided a range of updates from across UNMC.

Mar 16, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs

Dr. Davies to hold all-campus forum today

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by guest Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC’s interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. 

Mar 12, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs 

Dr. Abbey Fingeret named UNMC’s Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret will be honored today as a ‘visionary educator, a dedicated mentor and a nationally respected leader in surgical education.’

Mar 6, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

Dr. Davies to hold all-campus forum on March 12

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by guest Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC’s interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. 

Mar 6, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs 

Impact in Education: Nancy Krusen, PhD

Dr. Krusen is a professor of occupational therapy in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 5, 2026

Nancy Krusen, PhD