Graduate Studies
Faltin to serve as new director of UNMC Office of Graduate Studies
Andrew Faltin, JD, returns to UNMC, excited about improving the student experience and supporting graduate students in their work.
May 6, 2026
UNMC achievements, May 1, 2026
A strong department showing at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting and a note on a STAR scholar.
May 1, 2026
Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium set for May 12
The eighth annual event will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.
Apr 23, 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
MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden
Nozima Aripova recently completed a rotation at the Karolinska Institute.
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
Interim dean: The excitement of a new academic year
Welcome to the UNMC fall 2025 semester. We’re excited to begin a new academic year and move forward together. The start of a new season brings opportunities and challenges, both within our campus and across the broader landscape of health sciences education. We’ve welcomed some new faces to the UNMC Office of Graduate Studies. Jered […]
Oct 10, 2025