College of Allied Health Professions
Holly Zimmerman to lead genetic counseling master’s program
The program plans to accept its first class in fall of 2019.
Jan 23, 2018
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Applications now open for Summer Health Professions Education Program
Program provides learning opportunities for students interested in careers across a variety of health professions.
Jan 15, 2018
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Ken Bayles, Ph.D., is 12th Scientist Laureate
UNMC’s 2017 research award winners will be honored on Feb. 13.
Jan 15, 2018
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Siblings say sacrifice, hard work, family key to success
Three Peterson siblings take different health profession paths, but all lead through UNMC.
Jan 12, 2018
![Left to right: Lindsay Peterson, Landon Peterson and Lori Peterson.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Peterson0112.jpg)
Ann Grandjean, Ed.D., national figure in nutrition, dies at 77
Provided nutritional expertise to U.S. Olympics, University of Nebraska, several pro teams.
Jan 12, 2018
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Impact in Education: Tanya Custer and Kim Michael
Michael and Custer are the recipients of the Innovative Practices in Education Award.
Jan 3, 2018
![From left, Kim Michael and Tanya Custer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CusterMichael0103.jpg)
UNMC’s Custer receives ASRT Foundation funding
Funded study will evaluate the role of e-modules in imaging science curricula at three academic medical centers.
Dec 29, 2017
![Tanya Custer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Custer0821.jpg)
![Anita Jaynes performs holiday songs for faculty and staff.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Harp1229.jpg)
Medical nutrition tapped as demonstration program
Program will be one of approximately 20 to serve as a first cohort demonstration site for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dec 22, 2017
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305 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
The ceremony will be held Dec. 15 in Omaha at 2 p.m. in the Witherspoon Concert Hall, Joslyn Art Museum.
Dec 14, 2017
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