College of Allied Health Professions

From water skis to physical therapy not a big leap for student

Volunteering in an adaptive waterskiing program led Maggie Tierney to a career helping others.

Sep 19, 2013

Maggie Tierney shows off her water-skiing skills.

UNMC student enrollment sets record

Eenrollment set a record high with 3,681 students enrolled

Sep 10, 2013

Tammy Jones named director of UNMC’s radiography program

Educator praised for her “tremendous creativity and enthusiasm.”

Sep 3, 2013

Tammy Jones

We can be HEROES: Project tackles disaster preparedness

Through the Healthcare and Emergency Responder Organization Education through Simulation Project, UNMC is reaching out to provide help in times of trouble.

Aug 27, 2013

Team of HEROES: From left, Stephen Smith, Beth Beam, Shannon Roth and Joe Norman, Ph.D.

UNMC’s Canadian connection

Due to its cross-continental PA program, UNMC is considered part of the family by the Canadian military.

Aug 26, 2013

Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., director of physician assistant education, and Maggie Winnicki, academic and student affairs coordinator in the School of Allied Health Professions, pose with Warrant Officer Yves Martin, center, PA program director for the Canadian Forces.

Conference aims to improve women’s lives, health

The 16th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference is set for Oct. 11.

Aug 16, 2013

Renaisa Anthony, M.D., will speak at the conference.

A patient’s story: The chancellor and I

Groundbreaking study changed the treatment for a childhood cancer — and saved Stephen Smith’s life.

Aug 15, 2013

From left, Stephen Smith, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and Beverly Maurer met again at a University of Nebraska Foundation event earlier this year.

Lookin’ at U – Craig Boyer

Where’s the beef? This rural Nebraska native knows the answer.

Aug 15, 2013

Craig W. Boyer

International students will be on the hunt today

Scavenger hunt-style orientation designed to familiarize newcomers with UNMC campus.

Aug 14, 2013

Students check clues during last year's event.

End of life: can there be both death and dignity?

How will I die? It’s a question we likely all occasionally pose to ourselves…

Aug 13, 2013