When Yvette Holly began her career on the UNMC campus, email was sparse, word processing was being introduced, and PCs were just starting to replace dumb terminals.
How things have changed, said Holly, whose leadership — during a time when technology has engulfed education, research and patient care — has guided UNMC’s information technology infrastructure and support services.
On June 30, Holly will retire as assistant vice chancellor for UNMC’s Information Technology Services, capping more than 35 years on campus.
“I’ve had a fabulous career,” she said. “I have seen tremendous growth and tremendous adoption of technology on campus, and am extremely proud of the many significant accomplishments and day-to-day work done by the talented and dedicated ITS team in support of the mission critical services of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.”
Holly joined UNMC in 1981 as a COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) programmer and moved through the ranks until becoming assistant vice chancellor in 2000. In this role, Holly essentially serves as chief information officer for 120 employees and oversees UNMC’s complex data, voice and video infrastructure. In addition, she manages hundreds of computer applications, as well as services related to UNMC’s education and research mission. She also provides comprehensive infrastructure and technical support to UNMC’s primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, an IT partnership that she both negotiated and put into play in 1999.
“Yvette has been one of the dozen or so loyal, dedicated employees who were instrumental in growing UNMC from a small state medical center into a world-class academic health science center,” said Deb Thomas, vice chancellor for business and finance. “We wish her a happy retirement. She will be missed.”
In 2006, the Applied Information Management Institute honored Holly with its Technology Chief of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for their contributions to Nebraska’s technology industry.
Upon retirement, Holly plans to travel, pursue hobbies and spend time with family and friends. “I look forward to having the luxury of doing things on my schedule,” she said.
Congratulations Yvette!
Best Wishes Yvette!!
Best Wishes, Yvette. It has been a joy working with you. I'll miss you.
Yvette, you will be missed at UNMC. Wishing you the best today and always!
Yvette, you've led the campus through a lot of change and you've done a tremendous job. I know you'll have great fun during the next chapter! You will be missed. Thank you for all the kindness you've shown me for all the years I've been at UNMC.
Congrats, Yvette, on all you've done for UNMC. You've had a remarkable career. All the best in your retirement.
Congratulations, Yvette!! It has been such a pleasure to know and work with you. You'll definitely be missed! I wish you all the very best in your retirement. Send me a post card when you and Dean visit SC!
Yvette, you are truly a delight to work and be with whatever the occasion may be. Many happy wishes!!! Onward. Rick
Yvette,
Congratulations on your retirement and additional time with family. You have been a great partner and friend since my arrival on this campus. I respect your knowledge and admire your commitment to UNMC. You will be missed!
Congratulations on a tremendous career and for your friendly and graceful approach.
Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.
Yvette, you have contributed so much to UNMC and the University. It was a pleasure to work with you over many of the years you served. I know you have much more service to give and that you will find many opportunities to do so in retirement. Congratulations.
Congratulations on your impending retirement, Yvette. It was a sincere pleasure to work with you over the years. You leave a proud legacy at UNMC. Enjoy retirement to its fullest!
Congratulations Yvette! Best wishes to you!
Congratulations on a long and successful career. Thank you for all the hard work and your stewardship over ITS.