Graduate Studies

Students, alum team up for campus AI workshop

The Artificial Intelligence in Basic Research and Drug Development brought together trainees, faculty and industry experts.

Jun 18, 2026

Sterlena Taylor, PhD, head of the innovation lab at Novartis, gave the keynote address at the "Artificial Intelligence in Basic Research and Drug Development" workshop, held April 28-29.

Listening sessions set for dean of graduate studies search

Ken Bayles, PhD, will lead the campus listening sessions on June 23 and 25.

Jun 15, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research, will lead the listening sessions.

Committee named in search for next graduate studies dean

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research, will lead the group of more than a dozen leaders and stakeholders.

May 21, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD

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

Andrew Faltin, JD

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

Kareem Omran and Kevin Dibbern, PhD

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

Graduate students stand at attention to listen to a presentation during the 6th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium held in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

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

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

Kristine Hoagstrom, graduate student.

MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden

Nozima Aripova recently completed a rotation at the Karolinska Institute.

Feb 3, 2026

UNMC MD-PhD Program Scholar Nozima Aripova recently completed an external research rotation at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

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

A mentor and mentee hug after hooding at the winter Honors Convocation.