Academic Affairs

Spotlight on Scholarship to be held March 31

UNMC innovators are invited to submit an abstract and poster for their educational research project.

Feb 11, 2026

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Nominations due Feb. 27 for annual faculty awards

The UNMC Faculty Senate recognizes faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.

Feb 10, 2026

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Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.

Feb 4, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

E-Learning offering accessibility training

A session on Wednesday will discuss updating existing modules and developing new modules to meet new accessibility rules.

Jan 19, 2026

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Celebrate impact with the UNMC iTEACH Awards

Nominations are open through March 23.

Jan 15, 2026

At the 2025 iTEACH Awards ceremony were, from left, Jenny Song; Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Kim Nguyen and Sarah Uhm.

Annual disclosure of financial interest due by March 31

An email from COI-Smart will go out Jan. 19 to individuals who are required to complete this disclosure.

Jan 9, 2026

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UNMC sends off its winter graduates

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, told graduates he is optimistic about the future they represent.

Jan 8, 2026

A UNMC graduate holding her new diploma raises her arm in celebration

UNMC’s winter graduation ceremony is today

Here are some things that grads and their guests should know about the commencement at Baxter Arena.

Dec 19, 2025

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UNMC prepares for 2026 Interprofessional Education Days

Future health professionals can experience the benefits of collaborative, real-world teamwork.

Dec 18, 2025

Interprofessional activities and educational events are an important part of health science education at UNMC. Here, dental hygiene students receive instruction on general anesthesia and intubation from Maireen Miravite, MD, an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Medicine.

Catalyst for Education Award open for nominations

The honor recognizes an educational support professional who makes vital contributions to UNMC’s educational mission.

Dec 17, 2025

The Catalyst for Education Award