Graduate Studies

Meet our ‘new’ UNMC Graduate Studies staffers

Let’s get to know our “new” UNMC Graduate Studies staffers, Kayla Lorenzo and Jamie Sorensen, a little better! First, by alphabetical order, Kayla Lorenzo. Job title: Graduate studies specialist – admissions. Please tell us some of the things that you do as everyday duties: My role is responsible for the review of admissions documents for […]

Jun 5, 2025

UNMC Graduate Studies staffers Jamie Sorensen and Kayla Lorenzo

The best spaces for grad students? Here’s our top 5 list

We asked Graduate Student Association (GSA) leadership to weigh in on their top five places on campus for grad students to study or relax. Does this list match yours? Let’s take a look at some of the best places on UNMC’s Omaha campus for graduate students. The Graduate Student Wellness Hub, located on the ground […]

Jun 5, 2025

The area outside the Durham Research Center towers is a great spot for some fresh air and natural light.

UNMC ID badge offers an array of discounts and perks

Did you know that your UNMC ID badge not only lets you into buildings throughout campus, but it also offers entre into a world of perks and discounts? Like what? Free entry into the Durham Western Heritage Museum! 35% off Laser Vision Correction at the Truhlsen Eye Institute! Special pricing at the Amazing Pizza Machine! […]

Jun 5, 2025

See special exhibits like "Antarctic Dinosaurs" with your free UNMC admission to the Durham Museum.

Speaker urges class of 2025 to build a better world

UNMC Graduate Studies honored more than 80 soon-to-be graduates who were about to earn graduate certificates, master’s degrees, Master of Science degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at its 2025 spring honors convocation May 9. The class of 2025 had these credentials officially conferred upon them the following day at UNMC’s Omaha spring commencement. Click […]

Jun 5, 2025

Hooding is a proud moment for mentors as well as graduates like George Johnson, PhD.

Karen Gould, PhD, is new interim dean of graduate studies

Dr. Gould’s promotion is effective June 1, as Kendra Schmid, PhD, increases her time as the University of Nebraska’s interim vice provost.

Jun 2, 2025

Karen Gould, PhD

UNMC strengthens its relationship with India

Ongoing efforts to expand the collaboration builds the momentum that started more than 15 years ago.

May 23, 2025

From left, Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna garu, chairman, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, and Chandra Are, MBBS, senior associate dean of graduate medical education, during the visit.

Video: Seventh annual GME Research Symposium

The research symposium was held April 24, drawing more than 130 research abstracts.

May 14, 2025

A presentation during the GME Research Symposium

Anatomical donor program honors loved ones at memorial service

The annual service, held at the Truhlsen Events Center, drew more than 500 people.

May 9, 2025

Candles lit in remembrance of the anatomical donors

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium is today

The symposium will showcase research by the UNMC College of Medicine’s residents and fellows.

Apr 29, 2025

Chandra Are, MBBS, the UNMC College of Medicine’s senior associate dean of graduate medical education, speaks at last year's Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium.

GME research symposium set for April 29

The symposium will showcase research by the UNMC College of Medicine’s residents and fellows.

Apr 21, 2025

Chandrakanth Are, MBBS