Education

Pharmacy set to launch extended PharmD program

Beginning in August 2027, students can opt for the traditional four-year program or earn their PharmD over six years.

Aug 5, 2026

Don Klepser, PhD

Dr. Cochran named to Kearney interim pharmacy leadership role

Gary Cochran, PhD, has been named the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s interim associate dean, effective Aug. 1.

Aug 4, 2026

Gary Cochran, PharmD

UNMC postdocs boost the institution’s research mission

Surveys undertaken by the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education highlight postdoc’s research contributions and experiences in the program.

Jul 30, 2026

From left, Elizabeth Kosmacek, PhD, Arpita Chatterjee, PhD, and Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD, in Dr. Oberley-Deegan’s lab

Registration open for 2026 Midwest Radiation Oncology Symposium

The event will be held Aug. 21-22 at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with a virtual attendance option.

Jul 29, 2026

Stylized light blue illustration of an MRI machine

Nominations open for 2027 Impact in Education Awards

The awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC; nominations will close Aug. 9.

Jul 24, 2026

Varner Educator Laureates Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, for 2026, Shaun Grammer, DMSc, for 2025, and Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, for 2024

Register now for the Cancer Survivorship Conference

The conference, sponsored by UNMC and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will be held Sept. 4 at the Scott Conference Center.

Jul 24, 2026

University of Nebraska Medical Center- Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Drs. Ashford and Thiele receive award for teaching excellence

The Hirschmann Prize for Teaching Excellence is selected by the UNMC College of Medicine’s graduating class.

Jul 23, 2026

Allison Ashford, MD, and Geoffrey Thiele, PhD

Search underway for next graduate studies dean

The search committee will identify the best leader within NU to advance UNMC Graduate Studies’ mission and vision.

Jul 21, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Dr. Smallfield named new director of occupational therapy program

Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, who had served as interim director, is the second director in the program’s history.

Jul 21, 2026

Stacy Smallfield, DrOT

Register for the Pediatric Cancer Research Group Symposium

The symposium will be held Aug. 19 at the Truhlsen Campus Events Center.

Jul 21, 2026

A graphic image of cancer cells