Academic Affairs

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

Image of a graduation tassel with the words Proud To Be A UNMC Grad

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

Postdocs honored at annual education event

Mena Krishnan, PhD, and Neha Dhyani, PhD, were among those recognized at November’s annual event.

Dec 15, 2025

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jane Meza, PhD, presented awards to Mena Krishnan, PhD, at left, and Neha Dhyani, PhD, at the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education's annual event.

UNMC commencement is Friday: Info to know

The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at Baxter Arena.

Dec 15, 2025

Students in line at UNMC commencement

E-Learning announces 2025-26 cohort for funded awards program

The funded teams and their projects reflect new, collaborative approaches to learning.

Dec 5, 2025

Peggy Moore, director of interactive e-learning

Canvas Convergence project to launch in fall 2026

The initiative to unify NU’s four learning management systems will create a more seamless experience for faculty and students.

Dec 4, 2025

Logo of Nebraska outline that has word Canvas

Nominations due Feb. 27 for annual faculty awards

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

Dec 4, 2025

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UNMC launches new faculty mentoring initiative 

UNMC Academic Affairs is fostering connections across campus to help build collaboration among faculty.

Dec 2, 2025

Jane Meza, PhD

Nominations for UNMC’s honorary degree remain open

The degrees, the highest honor that the university can bestow, will be awarded in 2026.

Oct 27, 2025

Barry Gold, PhD, emeritus professor and former chair of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, receives an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree at the May 2024 UNMC commencement.
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