1990s
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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 |
Barb Sittner N’90, ‘94
Eagle, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Council with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Linda Smith N’91
Omaha, Neb., joined the UNMC College of Nursing in January 2023, and teaches full time leadership and population courses.
Bellevue, Neb., became interim director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Physical Therapy in June 2023.
Renee Engler M’95 (pictured)
North Platte, Neb., received the Excellence in Educational Service Award from UNMC in the spring of 2023. The award recognizes a UNMC volunteer, emeritus, or adjunct faculty member who exemplifies the spirit of outstanding teaching and whose contributions are significant and lasting to the advancement of healthcare learners, healthcare education, or healthcare professions. She is an emergency medicine physician for Great Plains Health and serves as an adjunct clinical instructor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.
Marnie Imhoff MT’95
Bellevue, Neb., and Linsey Donner MT’04, PH’11, GS’21, together, received the Innovative Scholarship Award from the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions in May 2023. The award honors faculty who demonstrate ingenuity and creativity in the development of new methods or ideas resulting in the revision or improvement of a process or the creation of a new educational, clinical, or scholarly product. Marnie serves as the Medical Laboratory Science Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor and Linsey is the Microbiology Coordinator and an Assistant Professor.
Bill Thorell M’96, Neurosurgery ‘02
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by UNMC’s Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning with an iExcel Impact Award. He serves as co-director of the Stroke and Neurovascular Center at Nebraska Medicine and as a professor in the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery.
Claudia Chaperon N’97, GS’05
Omaha, Neb., retired from the UNMC College of Nursing on June 30, 2023, after 27 years of service.
LeAnn Holmes N’98, ‘14
Lincoln, Neb., received the Ada M. Lindsey Professional Service Award for Clinical Practice in May 2023, from the UNMC College of Nursing.
Rockaway Beach, Ore., became interim director of the Oregon Health Authority in January 2023. He most recently served as CEO of Oregon’s largest Medicaid insurer, Health Share of Oregon. Before that, he held several top positions at Kaiser Permanente, including as vice president of safety net transformation and medical director of Medicaid. And since 2013, he’s served as a medical officer in the Oregon Air National Guard.