Education

A new year, another step in our medical odyssey

Many challenges and opportunities lie ahead in the coming year.

Sep 8, 2025

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Applications open for funded e-learning program

An online informational session will be held this Friday for those interested in applying.

Sep 3, 2025

Peggy Moore

UNMC’s first PharmD class in Kearney embarks on program

Kiernan Bierman, who is from Hastings, Nebraska, is one of nine students in UNMC College of Pharmacy’s initial class.

Aug 25, 2025

Kiernan Bierman

Third annual symposium offers ideas for innovative education

The 2025 InnovatED Symposium will be held on Sept. 30.

Aug 20, 2025

Jane Meza, PhD, speaks at the 2024 InnovatED Symposium.

Dermatology creates pediatric dermatology fellowship

The first-of-its-kind fellowship for Nebraska will admit its first fellow in 2026.

Aug 19, 2025

Nicole Harter, MD

Peggy Moore, uBEATS honored for driving student success

Moore received the first-place award for Transformative Program in Instructure’s Academic Excellence Awards.

Aug 18, 2025

Peggy Moore

Corrigan McBride, MD, named master educator

Dr. McBride received the 2025 Harvey S. Sugarman Master Educator Award.

Aug 18, 2025

Corrigan McBride, MD

E-learning modules on harm reduction available

The modules, geared toward health professionals, are available through the NU Advance professional development website.

Aug 15, 2025

Teaser photo from the NU Advance registration page

Remembering student affairs leader John McClain, PhD

Dr. McClain served in a variety of leadership roles over his 24 years at UNMC.

Aug 14, 2025

John McClain Jr., PhD

Dr. Garrison named interim assistant grad studies dean

Jered Garrison, PhD, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, began his new role Monday with UNMC Graduate Studies.

Aug 12, 2025

Jered Garrison, PhD