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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DaviesOlsen062124-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SiuWarcholScarsi-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FacultyDevelopment1060624.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GlennLookadoo052324-900x600.jpg)
Final call for abstracts for InnovatED Symposium
The deadline for submissions is June 14.
May 22, 2024
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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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ElearningShowcase051424-900x600.jpg)
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
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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)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FallonSwitzer043024.jpg)
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
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Commencement030222.jpg)