Academic Affairs
Health Practice and Medical Education Research, Biodefense and Health Security subplans will provide opportunities for studenys.
Jun 17, 2020
![Sharon Medcalf, Ph.D., director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the College of Public Health](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Medcalf061720.jpg)
Virtual convocation, commencement a genuine success
Ceremonies were held on a single day and in a single online session.
Jun 17, 2020
![Dele Davies, M.D., dean of Graduate Studies, speaks at the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Commence061720.jpg)
UNMC announces dean’s list for spring 2020
The list may exclude some students who choose not to be listed due to privacy reasons according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – FERPA.
Jun 17, 2020
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Dr. Case named distinguished graduate student mentor
Adam Case, Ph.D., was presented the honor at Graduate Studies’ May 9 virtual convocation and commencement ceremonies.
Jun 16, 2020
![Adam Case, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Case1021.jpg)
Listening session on racism stresses hope, need for action
Racism is ‘not someone else’s responsibility,’ Dr. Davies said. ‘We all own it.’
Jun 10, 2020
![Sheritta Strong, M.D., interim UNMC director for inclusion, speaks at Monday's listening session.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/StrongListen060920.jpg)
Panelists to listen, share thoughts on structural racism
Virtual event starts at 1 p.m. today.
Jun 8, 2020
![From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Listening060420.jpg)
Panelists to listen, share thoughts on structural racism
‘Listening session’ will be first in a series.
Jun 5, 2020
![From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Listening060420.jpg)
UNMC working to address COVID-19 health disparities
UNMC has several outreach efforts to underserved communities.
Jun 4, 2020
![The MUNA Box Project, driven by UNMC medical students, is one of the university's outreach efforts, providing support and information to refugee communities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MUNA060820.jpg)
UNMC listening event will discuss racism, health inequities
June 8 event will be beginning of a series of forums on these topics.
Jun 4, 2020
![From left, Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, Aileen Warren, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and Sheritta Strong, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and interim director of inclusion, will take part in the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Listening060420.jpg)
A message from the deans and directors
‘Our university community can and absolutely should exemplify what it means to stand for a better, more just world.’
Jun 3, 2020
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