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Angela Felton-Coleman, PhD student, left, received an African American Leadership Award as a healthcare leader from the Urban League of Nebraska.

Leadership Award

PhD nursing student earns African American Leadership Award

Felton-Coleman, a PhD student at the UNMC College of Nursing, received an African American Leadership Award as a healthcare leader from the Urban League of Nebraska at its 35th Annual African American Leadership Awards ceremony in August.

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, Lynne Buchanan, PhD, associate professor

Nursing Awards

2025 Nursing Awards Recipients

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, was named a 2025 recipient of the NNA Extraordinary Achievement in Nursing Award. Lynne Buchanan, PhD, associate professor the UNMC College of Nursing, was named the 2025 Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator.

HEROES program celebrated 20

Anniversary

HEROES program celebrated 20

The UNMC College of Nursing HEROES program celebrated 20 years of providing emergency preparedness education and training across the state in September 2025.

Norfolk Celebrates 15 Years

Anniversary

Norfolk Celebrates 15 Years of the UNMC College of Nursing - Northern Division

On Friday, Aug. 22, more than 70 faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members gathered in Norfolk to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the UNMC College of Nursing – Northern Division.

HRSA Grant Presentation

Caring for the caregivers

Funding of the HRSA program from 2022-2025 has celebrated great impacts

The Nebraska Collaborative Investment in Nurses, a HRSA collaboration between UNMC and state healthcare organizations, have concentrated on wellness training and resources to prevent burnout and mental healthcare conditions in nursing students, nurses and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Kirkland, PhD, DNP

Collaboration

A behind-the-scenes view provided Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, a wealth of information and invaluable connections

Dr. Kirkland, PhD, DNP, associate dean of Transformational Practice & Partnerships, & Kenneth E. Morehead Endowed Chair in Nursing, participated in the 2025 Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Roads Scholar Tour from July 27 to 29. The annual program brings together research, extension and education professionals to give a unique look at the industries and history of Nebraska.

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