Academic Affairs

Regents approve new UNMC pharmacy bachelor’s degree

Pending final approval from Nebraska’s coordinating commission, the program is expected to enroll an inaugural class for fall 2025.

Jun 21, 2024

Dele Davies, MD, UNMC senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean, UNMC College of Pharmacy

New UNMC Faculty Senate leaders take office

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, professor in the department of health and rehabilitation sciences, was installed as president.

Jun 18, 2024

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, Jordan Warchol, MD, and Kimberly Scarsi, PharmD

Applications open for faculty leadership programs

UNMC Faculty Development will offer ‘Taking the Lead’ and ‘Power & Politics’ again in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Jun 7, 2024

Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, hosted the inaugural Taking the Lead faculty leadership development program.

Task force report outlines future for AI use at UNMC

As artificial intelligence rapidly develops, UNMC has set goals and recommendations around the issues and formed new working groups.

May 28, 2024

Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD

Final call for abstracts for InnovatED Symposium

The deadline for submissions is June 14.

May 22, 2024

Top modules from e-learning showcase announced

The showcase was held last month, and all e-learning modules are available in the UNMC E-Gallery.

May 14, 2024

Student participants demonstrated their e-modules to event attendees at the 2024 E-Learning Showcase.

Catalyst for Education Award open for nominations

The award recognizes an individual in educational support who advances the success of the educational mission.

May 9, 2024

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

Hard times couldn’t stop UNMC nursing graduate

A drive to succeed kept UNMC nursing grad Fallon Switzer on the road to her degree.

Apr 30, 2024

Fallon Switzer

UNMC’s May commencement is Saturday: Info to know

The UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony will be held Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena.

Apr 29, 2024