1970s
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| BS – Bachelor of Science | MITS – Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science |
| CLS – Clinical Laboratory Science | MLS – Medical Laboratory Science |
| CP – Clinical Perfusion | MN – Medical Nutrition |
| Cyto – Cytotechnology | MT – Medical Technology |
| D – Dentistry | N – Nursing |
| DH – Dental Hygiene | P – Pharmacy |
| GC – Genetic Counseling | PA – Physician Assistant |
| GS – Graduate Studies | PH – Public Health |
| HPTT – Health Professions Teaching and Technology | PT – Physical Therapy |
| MS – Master of Science | RST – Radiation Science Technology |
| MHA – Master of Health Administration | RT – Radiologic Technology |
| M – Medicine |
Nancy Waltman N’67, 78
Lincoln, Neb., published a book, Healer, in summer 2023. The book is a tribute and a love letter to Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American doctor in the United States. A portion of the profits from its sale will be donated to restore the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center, located on the reservation. The book will be available to order through online retailers and bookstores. You can also purchase the book by emailing nwaltman2@gmail.com. Nancy recently retired after more than 50 years as a nurse, educator, researcher, and nurse practitioner.
Sharon Redding N’68
Omaha, Neb., recently participated in a volunteer service trip to a health clinic in Togo, West Africa for three-and-a-half weeks, supported by an Omaha-based NGO, Global Partners in Hope. She organized and offered a well-baby clinic that provided service to 350 mothers/babies, provided staff education programs on related topics, held education programs for mothers under a mango tree in front of the clinic, and delivered three babies and twins. It was a gratifying and successful experience. In October 2023, she will be in Wuhan, China, as a nursing education consultant at the School of Nursing of Wuhan University. The focus will be on building capacity in the nursing faculty and offering opportunities to improve the quality of the nursing education program in consideration of the school's interest in international accreditation. This is a program of Project HOPE, Washington DC. She previously spent two semesters (2016 and 2018) at the School teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.
Charles Rohren M’68
Rochester, Minn., continues to staff the Internal Medicine Resident Clinic at the Mayo Clinic. He has practiced medicine for 55 years and is thankful for UNMC giving him a great start.
Dennis Strauss M’68
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council with the 2023 Dedication to Student Excellence Award.
Nancy Waltman N’67, 78
Lincoln, Neb., published a book, Healer, in summer 2023. The book is a tribute and a love letter to Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American doctor in the United States. A portion of the profits from its sale will be donated to restore the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center, located on the reservation. The book will be available to order through online retailers and bookstores. You can also purchase the book by emailing nwaltman2@gmail.com. Nancy recently retired after more than 50 years as a nurse, educator, researcher, and nurse practitioner.
Sharon Redding N’68
Omaha, Neb., recently participated in a volunteer service trip to a health clinic in Togo, West Africa for three-and-a-half weeks, supported by an Omaha-based NGO, Global Partners in Hope. She organized and offered a well-baby clinic that provided service to 350 mothers/babies, provided staff education programs on related topics, held education programs for mothers under a mango tree in front of the clinic, and delivered three babies and twins. It was a gratifying and successful experience. In October 2023, she will be in Wuhan, China, as a nursing education consultant at the School of Nursing of Wuhan University. The focus will be on building capacity in the nursing faculty and offering opportunities to improve the quality of the nursing education program in consideration of the school's interest in international accreditation. This is a program of Project HOPE, Washington DC. She previously spent two semesters (2016 and 2018) at the School teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.
Charles Rohren M’68
Rochester, Minn., continues to staff the Internal Medicine Resident Clinic at the Mayo Clinic. He has practiced medicine for 55 years and is thankful for UNMC giving him a great start.
Dennis Strauss M’68
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council with the 2023 Dedication to Student Excellence Award.
Marion Richmond N’71
Kearney, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Council with the 2023 Dorothy Patach Spirit of Service Award.
Virginia Keller P’72
Ponca, Neb., received the Health Mart Lifetime Achievement Award in June 2023. She was recognized for her more than 50 years of dedication to the profession of pharmacy.
Thomas Surber M’72, Family & General Medicine ‘75
Norfolk, Neb., was recognized by Northeast Community College with their Distinguished Service Award in January 2023.
John Walburn M’73
Omaha, Neb., retired in 2020. He was named a Legend of Children’s Hospital at their 2022 banquet and received the Child Advocate of the Year Award from the Nebraska Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in the fall of 2022.
Sandra Latshaw MT’76
Lincoln, Neb., retired on September 6, 2023, from the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions after 27 years of service.
Kim Moeller P’77
Lincoln, Neb., retired from the UNMC College of Pharmacy on April 1, 2023, after 43 years of service.
Toni Ganzel M’78
Louisville, Ky., was recognized by the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Karen Stiles CLS’78
Gretna, Neb., retired on March 31, 2023. She celebrated by visiting her classmate, Lenora Francen in Colorado.
Hunter Yost M’78
Tucson, Ariz., published a peer-reviewed three-part series in the Psychiatric Times in June 2023, entitled, Cyclothymia, the Quintessential Mood Temperament...Ignored or Forgotten?
Oladapo Ashiru GS’79
Lagos, Nigeria, was elected President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria and Secretary-General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies for a term, 2022-2025.
Lynne Buchanan N’79, ‘83, ‘99
Elkhorn, Neb., received a two-year appointment to the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and was also appointed to a two-year term on the NONPF Curricular Leadership Committee.
Steven M. Williams M’79, Family Medicine ‘82
Omaha, Neb., retired in 2022 after 40 years practicing family medicine at the Nebraska Methodist Physician’s Clinic. He held many leadership positions at the hospital and clinic throughout his tenure. When he joined, the clinic had 26 physicians and he helped it to grow to more than 400. He continues to be active in his garden and has been in the Nebraska Master Gardening Program at the Henry Doorly Zoo for 15 years. He is also active in the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians and will continue to serve as one of the Nebraska delegates for the American Academy of Family Physicians.