Academic Affairs

UNMC’s winter commencement is Friday: Info to know

The UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony is Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Baxter Arena.

Dec 16, 2024

Awarding of a UNMC diploma

Nominations open for annual iTEACH Awards

The awards recognize UNMC students, faculty and staff for their contributions to campus, student and community life.

Dec 9, 2024

Students on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza as they return to campus for the start of a new semester on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Nominations open for new UNMC Staff Advisory Council

The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.

Dec 6, 2024

UNMC campus sign

Gold U winner Blusys spreads UNMC’s world-class message

Megan Blusys, UNMC’s director of chancellor communications, is credited for her creativity, innovating thinking and strategic focus.

Dec 5, 2024

Megan Blusys

13 E-Learning teams awarded for 2024-25

The teams from across UNMC were recognized at the E-Learning Awards Meeting in November.

Dec 4, 2024

Image of a laptop computer with participants in a virtual meeting

Retirement event for Karen Freeman is Dec. 3

Freeman, UNMC’s student loan/scholarship coordinator, has served 16 years with UNMC.

Nov 19, 2024

Karen Freeman

Distinguished scientist: Karen Gould, PhD

Dr. Gould is a professor in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Nov 4, 2024

Karen Gould, PhD

Nominations for UNMC honorary degrees due Nov. 8

The honorary degrees, the highest honor that the university can bestow, will be awarded in 2025.

Oct 28, 2024

Barry Gold, PhD, receives an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree at the May 2024 UNMC commencement from University of Nebraska Regent Jack Stark and  Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.

UNMC’s uBEATS leads the way as a health science resource

UNMC’s free online program for middle and high school is reaching more students and more states with a new level of endorsement.

Oct 15, 2024

A student working at a computer on a uBEATS module

Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 29 new members

The academy, which held its ninth annual induction in September, drives collaboration, innovation and scholarship.

Oct 8, 2024

Group photo of the new IAE members