Lisa Spellman

Students receive Harris awards for work in cancer, nursing

In a gesture of love for his late wife, Norman Harris, once again recognized the skills of nursing students and the dedication of graduate students studying cancer research in an awards luncheon held in April.

May 30, 2007

Dental graduate students receive awards at professional’s day

Sixteen graduate, dental and dental hygiene students received $1,400 in cash awards for their table top presentations at the 21st Annual Professional’s Day 40th Annual Student Scientific Program at the UNMC College of Dentistry in April.

May 23, 2007

Dr. Swarts named volunteer faculty member of the year

Long-time volunteer, Carol Swarts, M.D., a radiation oncologist from Crestview Hills, Ky., has received the 2006 Volunteer Faculty of the Year award.

May 16, 2007

Dr. Gendelman receives Wybran award

Howard Gendelman, M.D., has received the Joseph Wybran Award from the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology.

May 14, 2007

Laboratory science student completes long trek to her degree

Her dad would be proud. Last Saturday, Janet Steinwart was among the more than 600 UNMC students who graduated. A non-traditional student, Steinwart received a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS).

May 11, 2007

Clute closer to fulfilling nursing dream

Dorothea Clute is one giant leap closer to her dream. On May 5, she graduated from UNMC a master of science in nursing degree.

May 10, 2007

Nursing students present research, receive awards at colloquium

UNMC College of Nursing students participated in a graduate student research colloquium in early April. Eighteen posters and two oral presentations were presented during the colloquium, which was co-sponsored by the college, Gamma Pi Chapter-At-Large and Sigma Theta Tau International.

Apr 27, 2007

Dr. Lydiatt named Outstanding Teacher

To say teaching is in William Lydiatt’s blood is an understatement.

Apr 23, 2007

ADA president speaks at dentistry professionals’ day

Improving dental care access, community water fluoridation, tobacco cessation and oral cancer screening were among the topics American Dental Association President Kathleen Roth, D.D.S., addressed at the College of Dentistry’s 21st Annual Professionals’ Day April 6.

Apr 20, 2007

Dr. Peragallo on campus today as Visiting Nurse Scholar

UNMC’s College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Nilda Peragallo, Dr.P.H., as its 18th Visiting Nurse Scholar today and Wednesday.

Apr 17, 2007