Graduate Studies Newsletter
Alumni Profile: Jennifer L. Pluznick, Ph.D.
Each issue of the Graduate Posts will profile one of our successful alumni, with the intent of revealing the broad scope of their backgrounds and activities, as well as the wide range of career paths available to our alumni. In this inaugural issue, we spotlight Jen Pluznick, a UNMC alumnus whose postdoctoral training was completed […]
Feb 21, 2014
Jacob Contreras: A student, but also a mentor
The graduate students at UNMC represent a dizzying array of specialties and ambitions. In each issue of UNMC’s Graduate Posts, we will introduce you to one of the students currently working toward a degree at UNMC. Today, we meet: Name: Jacob Contreras Program: Cancer research Undergraduate institution, major and degree: University of Texas at El […]
Feb 21, 2014
Graduate Studies office staff on hand to help
From application to dissertation, the staff of the Office of Graduate Studies are on hand to help UNMC students, from ushering them through the admissions process to accepting the final paper — yes, it’s still paper — version of the dissertation that marks many students’ completion of the program. Terri Vadovski, the director of graduate […]
Feb 21, 2014
Inaugural Graduate Studies convocation set for May
In the wake of the first matriculation ceremony for Graduate Studies, held last August, graduating M.S. and Ph.D. students can look forward to the inaugural convocation ceremony this May. The ceremonies are part of a new emphasis on creating a sense of community and a stronger sense of identity for graduate students. The matriculation ceremony […]
Feb 21, 2014
Each issue of Graduate Posts will feature a Frequently Asked Question, to be answered by the staff or leadership of UNMC Graduate Studies. In this issue, Pamela K. Carmines, Ph.D., answers: What is the difference between the Graduate College and Graduate Studies? Aren’t they synonymous? They are not synonymous, but they are closely related. In […]
Feb 21, 2014