College of Allied Health Professions

InnovatED Symposium on Oct. 1 to offer innovative education ideas

Registration is open for the fourth annual InnovatED Symposium on Oct. 1.

Aug 25, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD, speaks at a podium during the third annual InnovatED Symposium on Sept. 30, 2025, in the Truhlsen Event Center.

Harold M. Maurer, MD, remembered as visionary leader, builder

The former UNMC chancellor left his mark in more ways than one.

Aug 10, 2026

Harold M. Maurer, MD, and his wife, Beverly Maurer stand in front of the Maurer Center for Public Health on the UNMC Omaha campus

College, colleagues celebrate Dr. Meyer’s time as dean

June event celebrated accomplishments of former UNMC College of Allied Health Professions leader Kyle Meyer, PhD.

Jul 31, 2026

Kyle Meyer, PhD, and longtime UNMC and college of allied health professions supporter Ruth Scott at the retirement event

UNMC for the record, July 31, 2026

UNMC anesthesiologists named to national roles, and a list of recent and upcoming retirements.

Jul 31, 2026

Cale Kassel, MD, and Lauren Costello, MD

Dr. Smallfield named new director of occupational therapy program

Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, who had served as interim director, is the second director in the program’s history.

Jul 21, 2026

Stacy Smallfield, DrOT

Continuing allied health’s momentum while facing changing realities

Tammy Webster, PhD, talks about elevating to the role of dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Jul 7, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Retirement reception for Dr. Meyer is June 25

Kyle Meyer, PhD, led the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions for 20 years and was its founding dean.

Jun 17, 2026

Kyle Meyer, PhD

Nicki Simmons retires from CAHP after 30 years

A retirement celebration event, open to the campus. is set for 2 p.m. June 9.

Jun 4, 2026

Nicki Simmons

Memorial service honors anatomical donors

The student-led ceremony offered tributes through words, music and poetry in gratitude to the donors and their family and friends.

May 18, 2026

UNMC student Blake Kidder, who is in the Masters of Medical Anatomy Program, speaks at the 2026 Anatomical Gift Memorial Service.

Allied health awards recognize excellence, innovation

The College of Allied Health Professions honors include the inaugural winner of the Kyle P. Meyer Outstanding Service Award.

May 6, 2026

Fran Higgins