Education

Regents approve creation of Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics

The clinical doctorate degree is designed to offer a new program for practicing registered dietician nutritionists.

Feb 12, 2024

Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Beam for new health facility to cross state for signing

The ‘topping-off beam’ will crown the new Rural Health Education Building in Kearney at a ceremony later this spring.

Feb 12, 2024

Signing the beam, from left, are UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU Regent Paul Kenney, who represents the Kearney area on the board, Senator John Arch, the speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Interim NU President Chris Kabourek and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen.

UNMC College of Nursing online master’s program ranks among best

In its latest rankings, U.S. News & World Report placed the UNMC program in the top half of ranked schools.

Feb 8, 2024

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Gov. Pillen, NU unveil new scholarship for top ACT scoring students

The Office of the President will fund a new Nebraska Presidential Scholars Program for any Nebraska student who scores a perfect 36 on the ACT.

Feb 6, 2024

Olson Center to highlight heart health for women

The three-part virtual lecture series, held in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Services, is set for this month.

Feb 2, 2024

Neha Goyal, MD, Christina Dunbar Matos, DO, and Niyada Naksuk, MD

UNMC Transplant Symposium is scheduled for March 8-9

Registration for the event, which will be held at UNO’s Scott Conference Center, runs through Feb. 16.

Jan 31, 2024

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Faculty award nominations are due Feb. 20

The annual awards recognize faculty for outstanding teaching, mentoring and service.

Jan 30, 2024

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Workshop will help boost skills in disseminating research

The ‘Beyond the Manuscript’ event on Feb. 9 is offered by the UNMC College of Nursing and open to the UNMC community.

Jan 25, 2024

Distance diagnostic cytology grads gather to mark commencement

UNMC’s first class of master’s degree diagnostic cytology grads come from across the United States.

Jan 22, 2024

The diagnostic cytology class of 2023

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Cushman-Vokoun and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony Feb. 29.

Jan 18, 2024

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD