Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies dean search enters final phase

Karen Gould, PhD, and Matthew Zimmerman, PhD, named finalists for the role.

Oct 30, 2026

Karen Gould, PhD, left, and Matthew Zimmerman, PhD, are finalists for UNMC Graduate Studies dean.

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

Chancellor Davies looks back on first 100 days

Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, praises the commitment, expertise and collaborative spirit of the UNMC community.

Oct 14, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC for the record, Oct. 2, 2026

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center completes CCSG renewal; RSVP until Oct. 6 for Buffett Graduate Scholars welcome reception.

Oct 2, 2026

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

UNMC enrollment rises for 26th straight year

More than 75% of UNMC’s students come from Nebraska.

Sep 8, 2026

UNMC sigh at 42nd and Emile