Academic Affairs

Chancellor’s holiday message: In tune with the season

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and UNMC’s Tuggen Even join with some friends for this year’s holiday video.

Dec 23, 2024

Interim chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Tuggen Even from the Office of Interactive E-Learning along with a number of faculty, staff and students participate in the recording of Dr. Davies’ holiday video Friday Dec. 13, 2024, in the Buffett Cancer Center.

One more commencement to go for Barbara Breazeale

The longtime coordinator of UNMC’s commencement ceremonies has reached the commencement of her retirement.

Dec 20, 2024

Barbara Breazeale, seen here at a 2022 UNMC commencement, is known for working the details of a commencement ceremony from her clipboard. "I've always prided our ceremony on being a very professional-looking ceremony," Breazeale says.

Catalyst for Education Award open for nominations

Nominations are due Jan. 24, and the winner will be announced at the Spotlight on Scholarship event on March 26.

Dec 17, 2024

Catalyst for Education Award

UNMC’s winter commencement is Friday: Info to know

The UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony is Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Baxter Arena.

Dec 16, 2024

Awarding of a UNMC diploma

Nominations open for annual iTEACH Awards

The awards recognize UNMC students, faculty and staff for their contributions to campus, student and community life.

Dec 9, 2024

Students on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza as they return to campus for the start of a new semester on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Nominations open for new UNMC Staff Advisory Council

The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.

Dec 6, 2024

UNMC campus sign

Gold U winner Blusys spreads UNMC’s world-class message

Megan Blusys, UNMC’s director of chancellor communications, is credited for her creativity, innovating thinking and strategic focus.

Dec 5, 2024

Megan Blusys

13 E-Learning teams awarded for 2024-25

The teams from across UNMC were recognized at the E-Learning Awards Meeting in November.

Dec 4, 2024

Image of a laptop computer with participants in a virtual meeting

Retirement event for Karen Freeman is Dec. 3

Freeman, UNMC’s student loan/scholarship coordinator, has served 16 years with UNMC.

Nov 19, 2024

Karen Freeman

Distinguished scientist: Karen Gould, PhD

Dr. Gould is a professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Nov 4, 2024

Karen Gould, PhD