Academic Affairs

Final call for abstracts for InnovatED Symposium

The Oct. 1 symposium will highlight innovations in health professions education.

May 29, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD, gives opening remarks at the second annual InnovatED Symposium.

Mentoring initiative opens applications for faculty mentees

Applications are open to faculty mentees across all UNMC colleges, institutes, campuses and programs.

May 28, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs

UNMC’s May commencement: ‘Aim for great things’

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, tells graduates that resilience in the face of uncertainty is key to success.

May 26, 2026

A UNMC graduate holds up her degree and smiles.

Dr. Schmid named American Statistical Association fellow

The fellow selection of Kendra Schmid, PhD, is a prestigious honor reserved for a rare class of statisticians and data scientists.

May 22, 2026

Kendra Schmid, PhD

Committee named in search for next Graduate Studies dean

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research, will lead the group of more than a dozen leaders and stakeholders.

May 21, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD

E-Learning Showcase celebrates creativity, innovation in digital learning

The annual event covered a wide range of topics, with participating students, faculty and staff from all UNMC colleges and multiple campuses.

May 6, 2026

Student participants demonstrated their e-modules to event attendees at the 2026 E-Learning Showcase.

Two from UNMC named Strategic Data Project fellows

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger are participating in a new data program that involves Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.

May 6, 2026

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger

iEXCEL leader Paul Dye named Catalyst for Education

Dye, who joined iEXCEL in 2017, is the director of advanced educational design and delivery.

May 4, 2026

Paul Dye accepts the Catalyst for Education Award.

UNMC commencement is Saturday: Info to know

UNMC’s Omaha commencement ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena in Omaha.

May 4, 2026

A UNMC graduate in black and brown graduation gown holds up her UNMC diploma

Digital accessibility remains a priority, NU policy

While federal accessibility standards have been delayed, UNMC continues to expect that digital content be accessible to all users.

Apr 24, 2026

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