Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications
Three to be honored at UNMC commencement May 4
Barry Gold, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD, will receive J.G. Elliott Awards.
Apr 30, 2024
![Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldLaceySitorius043024-900x600.jpg)
NE SciFest, respiratory care present ‘Breathe Easy’ event
A panel discussion will follow a viewing of the movie “Breathe” on April 29 at Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater.
Apr 25, 2024
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Gold U winner Amber Hawk elevates College of Pharmacy
Dean Keith Olson, PharmD, praises the director of admissions: ‘Her excellent work is a key to our success as an elite college of pharmacy.’
Apr 19, 2024
![Amber Hawk](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AmberHawk1041924.jpg)
New pipeline will develop virtual reality for medical education
UNMC and UNeTech are partners in the Omaha Virtual Reality Pipeline, recently established through a federal grant.
Apr 8, 2024
![Joseph Siu, PhD, and Joe Runge, JD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SiuRunge040824-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Crouse establishes endowed fund to support UNMC Graduate Studies
David Crouse, PhD, and his wife, Sara, created the fund through the University of Nebraska Foundation to support a program that is dear to them.
Apr 4, 2024
![David Crouse, PhD, and wife Sara with Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DavidCrouse040424-900x600.jpg)
Student Appreciation Day activities set for Monday
Activities on UNMC’s Omaha campus, including therapy dogs, snacks and a de-stress station, will be in the Sorrell Center.
Apr 3, 2024
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Allied health’s Dr. Becker named Distinguished Educator
Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD, will be honored at the Interprofessional Academy of Educators’ Spotlight on Scholarship event today.
Mar 28, 2024
![Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BetsyBecker032824-900x600.jpg)
Allied health opens new program in respiratory care
The program is just the ninth master’s degree respiratory care program in the U.S.
Mar 6, 2024
![Lisa Fuchs, EdD, associate professor and director of the Master of Respiratory Care Program in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, teaches respiratory care through simulation at UNMC's Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RespiratoryCare030624-900x600.jpg)
UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal
Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?
Feb 21, 2024
![Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Paro2022124-900x600.jpg)
UNMC to offer Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program
The new program will be offered in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 12, 2024
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