Academic Affairs
E-learning program now accepting applications
An informational meeting will be Thursday, and faculty applications are due by Oct. 14.
Sep 13, 2022
![E-learning award winners demonstrate their completed work during the annual showcase.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Elearning091422.jpg)
Robert Wigton, MD, and his UNMC legacy
Dr. Wigton, UNMC’s own Renaissance man, chronicled UNMC’s history even as he helped shape it.
Aug 24, 2022
![Robert Wigton, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RobertWigtonToday082422.jpg)
UNMC connects with job website Handshake
Handshake at UNMC allows students and alumni to search for campus employment opportunities or full-time work after graduation.
Jul 15, 2022
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UNMC for the record, July 1, 2022
News items on Dele Davies, MD, receiving a lifetime achievement award from his alma mater and two additions to college dean search committees.
Jul 1, 2022
![Dele Davies, MD, UNMC's senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DaviesNEW042920.jpg)
Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise
Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.
May 20, 2022
![UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
Nominations open for Catalyst for Education Award
Award recognizes an individual in an educational support role whose contributions have been integral to furthering UNMC’s educational mission.
May 9, 2022
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Top modules at E-Learning Showcase announced
Participation was up 24% in this year’s showcase, held virtually in April.
May 6, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ShowcaseWinners050622.jpg)
Recipients honored at Student Awards Ceremony
The Office of Community Engagement, the Student Life Inclusion and Diversity Office and the UNMC Student Senate hosted the inaugural event.
May 5, 2022
![Philip Covington, EdD, associate vice chancellor for student success, served as emcee for the inaugural Student Awards Ceremony.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Covington050422.jpg)
1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 4, 2022
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Dr. Lisco appointed to leadership roles beginning July 1
Steven Lisco, MD, will succeed Carl Smith, MD, as Nebraska Medicine chief academic officer and UNMC College of Medicine senior associate dean for clinical affairs.
May 2, 2022
![Steven Lisco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lisco050222.jpg)