Graduate Studies Newsletter

Interim Dean’s message: A time for new beginnings

From new faculty and staff to emerging student leaders, there is much to celebrate in graduate studies this fall.

Oct 22, 2026

Karen Gould, PhD

Director’s Dispatch: Big changes, new faces 

The Graduate Studies team is here to help with enrollment, program requirements and graduation processing.

Oct 22, 2026

Bridget Hamill, PhD

Matriculation ceremony sets tone for coming year

UNMC Graduate Studies welcomed, both in person and online, nearly 160 new students from 11 countries during event.

Oct 22, 2026

Mariem Hassan, an international student from Egypt, introduces herself at the August matriculation event.

Grad studies team helps students on path to degree

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken aim to provide advice, support on academic journey.

Oct 22, 2026

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken

GSA president to build strong student community

Ridhi Bhola aims to create ‘a big umbrella’ for grad students across UNMC.

Oct 22, 2026

Ridhi Bhola, Graduate Student Association president

New graduate faculty spotlight: John LaCava, PhD

Dr. LaCava’s love of science has taken him around the world.

Oct 22, 2026

John LaCava, PhD

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

Karen Gould, PhD, interim dean of UNMC Graduate Studies

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

Jordan Rowley, PhD

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

The hooding ceremony for graduates is a traditional part of the UNMC Graduate Studies Honors Convocation.

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

Karen Gould, PhD