Twenty-five students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry located in Lincoln, were named to the dean’s list for the 1997 fall semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must place in the top 10 percent of their class. The students are listed below by program of study and hometown:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Hastings — Brenda Utecht
Waverly––Anna Canarsky
American Fork, Utah — Dara Poulsen
Midway, Utah — Tiffany Larson
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
Chadron — William Kaus
Columbus — Cade Hunzeker
Fremont — Kristina Barta
Lincoln — Brent Brooks, Andrew Glenn, Ryan Hamilton, Steven Hammond, Jessica James, Gerald Minick and Tina Padley
Omaha — Catherine Eastland
Wahoo — Jason Glock
Hoxie, Kan. — Mark Leiker
Donnybrook, N.D. — Troy Trondson
Rock Hill, S.C. — Van J. Sanderfer
Rapid City, S.D. — Chad Meyer
Spearfish, S.D. — Sami Whitlock
Kearns, Utah — William Callahan
Smithfield, Utah — Wyatt Wood
Cheyenne, Wyo. — Bryan Cochran
UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the state. Through its commitment to research, education and patient care, UNMC has established itself as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research and treatment and solid organ transplantation. Nearly $25 million in research grants and contracts are awarded to UNMC scientists annually. In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution.