College of Nursing

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.

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

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

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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.

‘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.

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

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

‘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.

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.

UNMC for the record, Dec. 1, 2023

Items on the postdoctoral association, retirements, Diwali Night, a community cleanup and next week’s food vendors.

Dec 1, 2023

Abdul Rouf Mir, a postdoctoral research associate in pathology/microbiology, was elected president of the UNMC Postdoctoral Association.