College of Nursing
Retirement reception for two nursing leaders is Jan. 29
Together, Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, served the UNMC College of Nursing for more than 60 years.
Jan 18, 2024
![Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LaFramboiseFiandt121823-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth
Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.
Jan 8, 2024
![Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023YearInReview010524-900x600.jpg)
Today’s retirement reception for two nursing leaders is cancelled
The event for Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, and Louise LaFramboise, PhD, was to be held at the Truhlsen Events Center. It will be rescheduled.
Jan 8, 2024
![Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LaFramboiseFiandt121823-900x600.jpg)
Health care worker wellness program launches in January
The spring cohort for the Psychological First Aid and Whole Wellness Program starts Jan. 16.
Jan 5, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Career Scholarships enhancing student success, workforce development
This academic year, half of the NU students who have received Career Scholarships are pursing health care-related degrees.
Dec 20, 2023
![Nursing is one of the eligible fields of study through the Nebraska Career Scholarships program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/NursingBuilding1214-e1703019752642.jpg)
‘No greater calling’: UNMC celebrates graduates
Approximately 400 UNMC students received their degrees at the UNMC Winter Commencement Friday.
Dec 18, 2023
![UNMC Regent Jack Stark, PhD, addresses the graduates.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stark2-900x600.jpg)
Two longstanding UNMC nursing leaders to retire
A retirement reception is set for Jan. 8 for Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD.
Dec 18, 2023
![Louise LaFramboise, PhD, and Kathryn Fiandt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LaFramboiseFiandt121823-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard pays respects to patient, former nurse
The honor guard pays tribute to fallen colleagues, including a patient at the end of her life as she becomes an organ donor.
Dec 14, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NurseHonorGuard-900x600.jpg)
‘Heart to Heart’ talks with nurse-scientist Dr. Balas
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks with the UNMC College of Nursing’s Michele Balas, PhD, the 18th Scientist Laureate.
Dec 7, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talk during the latest latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DrsBalasandGold120723-900x600.jpg)
UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex named for Chancellor Kristensen
The honor recognizes Kristensen’s role as a champion in building the health sciences workforce across greater Nebraska.
Dec 4, 2023
![The Rural Health Education Building is targeted for completion in late 2025 with occupancy in early 2026.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNK-UNMC120423-900x600.jpg)