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UNMC’s Omaha commencement ceremony is Saturday
Here are some things to know for the ceremony, which starts at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena.
May 3, 2024
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From Angola to Atlanta, Ewing to UNMC – and beyond
UNMC College of Medicine graduate Edson DeOliveira expresses his gratitude for the experiences that led him to this point.
May 2, 2024
![Edson DeOliveira](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EdsonDeOliveira2050224.jpg)
Bos turns her vision diagnosis into OTD experience
Allison Bos is in the first graduating class of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ new Occupational Therapy Doctorate program.
May 2, 2024
![Allison Bos](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AllisonBos3050224.jpg)
UNMC graduates chart new paths in public health
The initial cohorts of students will be graduating from two new UNMC College of Public Health programs.
Apr 30, 2024
![Hayley Lange](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HayleyLange050124.jpg)
Three to be honored at UNMC commencement May 4
Barry Gold, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD, will receive J.G. Elliott Awards.
Apr 30, 2024
![Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldLaceySitorius043024-900x600.jpg)
Hard times couldn’t stop UNMC nursing graduate
A drive to succeed kept UNMC nursing grad Fallon Switzer on the road to her degree.
Apr 30, 2024
![Fallon Switzer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FallonSwitzer043024.jpg)
UNMC’s May commencement is Saturday: Info to know
The UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena.
Apr 29, 2024
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Continuous accreditation is the norm at allied health
With its wide array of health professions programs, the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions always is working on accreditation.
Apr 26, 2024
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, likens accreditation throughout the college as a perpetual revolving door.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KyleMeyer042624-900x600.jpg)
Parkinson’s care course scheduled for May 1
The course will be held at UNO’s Thompson Alumni Center; registration closes this Wednesday.
Apr 23, 2024
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GME research symposium set for Monday
House officers will present research in clinical outcomes, basic science, education, business and other areas.
Apr 19, 2024
![Chandra Are, MD, associate dean of graduate medical education](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ChandraAre081423-900x600.jpg)