Academic Affairs
U.S. News & World Report ranks UNMC primary care, rural practice in top 10
Data for the rankings came from a variety of sources including statistical surveys, reputation surveys, academic experts’ ratings and peer assessment data.
Mar 30, 2021
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/JeffreyP_GoldMD_May2020.jpg)
Under the microscope: Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Gold talks with Geoffrey Talmon, MD, winner of the 2020-21 Varner Educator Laureate Award.
Mar 17, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Talmon030321.jpg)
![Heidi Keeler, Ph.D., director of the office of community engagement, Megan Vandergriend , president of UNMC's chapter of American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Kelsie Post Operation Immunization co-chair, Emily Casey Tomes, Operation Immunization co-chair, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor of academic affairs, at 2019's OCE Awards.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/OCE10503.jpg)
Final Breakthrough Thinking events set
Zoom events on March 30 and April 7 will close out 2020-21 series.
Mar 4, 2021
![From left, William Kassler, MD, of IBM, and Ajit Sachdeva, MD, of the American College of Surgeons, will speak at the March 30 Breakthrough Thinking Series virtual event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Thinking030421.jpg)
Dr. Talmon honored as Varner Educator Laureate
Geoffrey Talmon, MD, and others will be honored at the UNMC Impact in Education Awards today.
Mar 3, 2021
![Geoffrey Talmon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Talmon030321.jpg)
Impact in Education: Teresa Hultquist, PhD
Dr. Hultquist is the recipient of the Visionary Leadership in Education Award.
Mar 2, 2021
![Teresa Hultquist, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hultquist030221.jpg)
UNMC will hold in-person commencement
UNMC plans for de-densified ceremonies with safety precautions in place.
Mar 2, 2021
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, preparing for the December 2020 virtual commencement ceremony.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Commencement030221.jpg)
Impact in Education: William Hay, MD
Dr. Hay is the recipient of the Interprofessional Education Scholar Award.
Mar 1, 2021
![William Hay, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hay030121.jpg)
UNMC, UNO partner with medical humanities course
UNMC students guest-taught at UNO ‘Writing About Sickness and Health’ class.
Feb 26, 2021
![From left, Laura Flores and Justin Grassmeyer, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FloreGrass022421.jpg)
Impact in Education: Linda Love, EdD
Dr. Love is the recipient of the Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award.
Feb 26, 2021
![Linda Love, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Love022621.jpg)