Student News

ITEACH Awards recognize contributions to student, campus life

The fourth annual awards were held April 16, recognizing UNMC students, faculty and staff.

May 23, 2025

Three faculty members receiving an ITEACH Award were Shannon Maloney, PhD, Matt Vilburn, DC, and Vinai Thomas, PhD

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD, honored as student pharmacist of the year

Dr. Fritsche graduated from the UNMC College of Pharmacy in May.

May 20, 2025

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD

New AOA members inducted this month

Alpha Omega Alpha is the most prestigious medical honor society in the country.

May 15, 2025

Jane Goodson, MD, and Jeremy Payne, MD, both of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, were inducted at the event.

Dr. Davies to UNMC graduates: Take flight

UNMC had nearly 1,000 spring graduates across its five campuses.

May 13, 2025

Jordan Knapp acknowledges the crowd during the Omaha commencement ceremony.

2025 UNMC grads: Commencement week is here

Get ready for UNMC’s spring commencement ceremonies, to be held this Thursday and Saturday statewide.

May 7, 2025

Image of a graduate receiving a UNMC diploma

MMI welcomes new cohort of SURP scholars

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is preparing for its fourth year participating in UNMC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

May 6, 2025

Katelyn Kelley, clinical research program manager and director of the MMI SURP program

UNMC Omaha commencement is Saturday: Info to know

The Omaha ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St. Statewide, four other ceremonies are set for May 8 and 10.

May 5, 2025

A UNMC graduate receiving her diploma

Two to be honored at UNMC Omaha commencement

Alexander Kabanov, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Byron Barksdale, MD, will be honored with the J.G. Elliott Award.

May 1, 2025

UNMC commencement

De-Stress Week starts off with bagels and coffee

Today’s schedule also includes Pilates at the Center for Healthy Living and therapy dogs at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.

Apr 28, 2025

Therapy dog

De-Stress Week: Good snacks, good dogs, fitness breaks and more

Join some of the many De-Stress Week events on the Omaha campus running April 28-May 2.

Apr 25, 2025

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