Academic Affairs
Vaccination efforts for grad students a success
Efforts by university leaders helped graduate students receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Jun 30, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccination documentation begins June 21
Details on how to complete documentation now available.
Jun 18, 2021
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Joanne Li, PhD, UNO’s chancellor-elect, tours UNMC
Joanne Li, PhD, is excited by the possibilities for further collaboration.
Jun 14, 2021
![University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor-elect Joanne Li, PhD, toured UNMC last week and met with UNMC and current UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Li1061421.jpg)
Step-Up students return to UNMC campus
Job training and mentoring program has been a success at UNMC.
Jun 4, 2021
![Aileen Warren, associate vice chancellor and director of human resources, left, and program coordinator Evelyn Grixby, right, pose in 2016 with the first co-hort of Step-Up interns -- from left, Kayontae Bell, Michael Hughes and DeVenae Henderson. The job-training program will return to campus this month.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Step10727.jpg)
Dr. Batra named inaugural Hartmann Chair
Surinder Batra, PhD, named the inaugural Dr. Alfred and Linda Hartmann Chair in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
May 10, 2021
![Surinder Batra, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Batra0502.jpg)
Chancellor urges campus remain vigilant
Dr. Gold: In face of crises, UNMC community must ‘support each other in times of need.’
May 5, 2021
![Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GoldPick051420.jpg)
More than 1,000 UNMC students to graduate this week
UNMC spring commencement ceremonies will take place Thursday and Saturday.
May 5, 2021
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in commencement regalia.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Commencement030221.jpg)
1,051 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 6 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 8 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be live streamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 5, 2021
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Indian COVID-19 crisis focus of town hall Tuesday
Surge of cases in India is impacting members of the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine community.
May 3, 2021
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Commencement regalia pickup set for next week
Attire will be available in Williams Science Hall at designated times on May 5 and 6.
Apr 30, 2021
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in commencement regalia. UNMC's Omaha commencement will be May 8.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Commencement030221.jpg)