Graduate Studies Newsletter
Responsible, not reflexive: one professor’s approach to AI in the classroom
Jordan Rowley, PhD, discusses how he incorporates AI capably and responsibly into his graduate teaching.
Jun 22, 2026
May Honors Convocation: Graduates stand in their accomplishments
As 89 graduates prepared for commencement, they were recognized for their hard work completing their rigorous graduate studies training at UNMC.
Jun 22, 2026
Interim dean’s message: Welcoming summer with energy and purpose
Even during this period of recharging, UNMC continues moving forward and new opportunities are available for professional growth.
Jun 22, 2026
Reflections and updates for the spring semester
We hope you’re enjoying a successful and productive spring semester. Though we are still firmly in winter as I write this message, spring, a season of growth and possibility, is just around the corner. The Office of Graduate Studies has entered a new chapter, as director Terri Vadovski has moved on to another opportunity after […]
Feb 10, 2026
Hoagstrom to blend research, educator roles
Meet Kristine Hoagstrom, a PhD candidate in IGPBS cancer research. What do you love about your research and field of study? The thing I love most about my research project is how it spans several fields of study, including cancer biology and structural biology, allowing me to bridge disciplines and create a unique project that […]
Feb 3, 2026
December grads hooded, feted at convocation
When Jed Hansen, PhD, received the invitation to serve as keynote speaker for UNMC Graduate Studies December Honors Convocation Ceremony, he had an overwhelming feeling. “There must be another Jed Hansen out there,” he said. But no. Dr. Hansen, a UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus, nurse practitioner and rural health advocate, was exactly the right person […]
Jan 19, 2026
Grad students experience the power of the elevator pitch
Amaka Modebelu, a PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences, needed to come up with an elevator pitch not just for professional reasons but also for something much more important: Her mom needs to be able to explain to her friends what her daughter is working on in America. An elevator pitch is a summation of your […]
Jan 19, 2026
UNMC, GSA help Morton middle school students dream big
When Mr. Rodney – that’s Rodney Conyers Jr., youth development director of the Panther Pack, Morton Magnet Middle Boys & Girls Club — visited the Omaha Children’s Museum last summer, he noticed the idea of dress up was hugely impactful for kids. Putting on a uniform allowed them to dream even more deeply and immerse […]
Jan 19, 2026
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
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
