Academic Affairs
UNMC enrollment at 4,387, sets record for 21st straight year
This represents an increase of 148 students, or 3.5% over last year’s record of 4,239.
Sep 8, 2021
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Northeast Community College leaders tour UNMC
Leah Barrett, EdD, president of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, met UNMC leaders during campus visit.
Sep 3, 2021
![From left, Jeff Hoffman, DPE, dean of health and public service at Northeast Community College, Dele Davies, MD, senior vice chancellor of academic affairs at UNMC, and Leah Barrett, EdD, president of Northeast Community College in Norfolk, tour the Chihuly Sanctuary.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Barrett090221.jpg)
Summer programs have big impact for undergrads
UNMC summer pathway programs open the doors to health care careers.
Jul 23, 2021
![Mikayla Peralta, at right, a participant in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, poses with her faculty mentor Jana Wardian, PhD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Peralta072321.jpg)
In defense of academic freedom at the University of Nebraska
University leaders release statement ahead of Aug. 13 NU Board of Regents meeting.
Jul 22, 2021
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Step-Up program returns to UNMC Omaha campus
The program has more than doubled in size since it began in 2016.
Jul 20, 2021
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UNMC, CCC team on new nursing education venture
Central Community College grads now can complete a BSN at UNMC.
Jul 12, 2021
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Dean’s message: Adapting to change, striving for excellence
Increasing immunization rates lead to positive events as campus prepares for fall semester.
Jul 1, 2021
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Convocation: ‘A special place in UNMC history’
John Lowe, PhD, spoke at May event, which honored 49 doctoral and master’s graduates.
Jul 1, 2021
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Student showcases healthful meals for children
MD-PhD student Maranda Thompson teamed with Women’s Center for Advancement on nutrition outreach efforts.
Jul 1, 2021
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