Graduate Studies Newsletter

Second cohort of Purdue Pharma Scholars announced

UNMC, Purdue Pharma continue collaborate relationship with new awards.

Jun 22, 2017

UNMC's new Purdue Pharma Scholars, from left, Damian Daszynski and Dannah Miller

Networking enhances opportunities for graduate students

UNMC Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Association each provide networking opportunities.

Jun 22, 2017

Students and representatives from biotech companies met at recent Bio Networking event.

Redesigned Grad Studies website unveiled

New site provides a better user experience.

Jun 22, 2017

Graduate Studies student events offer fun, outreach

Graduate students take part in a number of events.

Jun 22, 2017

Students enjoyed pie on Pi Day.

Graduate students stage ‘super’ event for patients

Graduate student association’s superhero visit brings smiles to patients.

Feb 20, 2017

Graduate Student Association members include, from left, Joel Frandsen (Batman), Beth Clymer (Supergirl), Lee Sleightholm (Spider-Man), Krysten Vance (Supergirl)and Fany Iseka (Wonder Woman).

New ‘Fireside Chat’ program offers career insights

Business leaders in science fields headline new Graduate Studies speaking series.

Feb 20, 2017

Tyler Martin, M.D., CEO of Great Plains Biotechnology, speaks at the fall Fireside Chat event.

Professional development series develops a following

Events are designed to promote development of “soft skills” that are critical for success in virtually every career track

Feb 15, 2017

From left, Laura Bilek, Ph.D., and Pamela Carmines, Ph.D.

UNMC Alumni Association honors six individuals

Honorees recognized for their contributions to medicine, nursing, graduate studies

Dec 2, 2016

Barbara Hurlbert, M.D., a 1971 graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the College of Medicine Alumni Engagement Council.

Ph.D. program spotlight: Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Toxicology

Chandran Achutan, Ph.D., C.I.H.Jonathan Ali is a third year Ph.D. student in Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Toxicology at UNMC. During the course of his studies, which focus on aquatic toxicology, he's been to Chile to explore agricultural runoff. "Our researchers do a lot of lab-based research, but we also do a lot of field […]

Oct 17, 2016

Dr. Fey takes his own path to excellence in mentoring

Paul Fey’s lab takes monthly hikes together, “much to the jealousy of the other labs on our floor,” said Cortney Halsey, a graduate research assistant. “We spend an afternoon every month in the outdoors discussing not only our science but a multitude of other topics. It is an activity that has been vital to keeping […]

Oct 17, 2016

Members of Paul Fey, Ph.D.'s lab, take monthly hikes together. Dr. Fey is shown in purple hat.