Graduate Studies Newsletter

Dean’s message: convocation, CIMER and a wellness hub

As we continue to plan for the upcoming academic year, I want to reflect on some recent happenings in Graduate Studies. First, more than 50 students graduated in May, and it was an honor to celebrate their accomplishments at the May 5 spring honors convocation ceremony. Based on their training, I am confident our graduates […]

Jun 26, 2023

Dele Davies, MD

Grad students look sharp, contribute to ‘Only in Nebraska’

The Graduate Student Association recently took up the call to action to contribute to the NU Foundation’s “Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future” capital campaign with a school-spirt themed fundraiser. The GSA sold branded apparel featuring the logo celebrating 80 years of graduate studies at UNMC. Graduate students were eager to take […]

Feb 27, 2023

The GSA leadership team models 80th anniversary apparel

‘New’ graduate studies leadership offers counsel

With the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year complete, the “new” graduate studies leadership is no longer so new. But following the longtime leadership of recently retired Pam Carmines, PhD, graduate students and even faculty may still wonder who to turn to regarding various issues. To that end, Kendra Schmid, PhD, executive associate dean for […]

Feb 27, 2023

Kendra Schmid, PhD

Writing boot camps expanded to master’s students

Workshops now work toward dissertations and theses

Feb 27, 2023

Sarah Truong is congratulated by Karen Gould, PhD, and Dele Davies, MD, upon completion of the thesis boot camp.

Office, graduate faculty working for our students

We’re only two months into the semester, but we already have several noteworthy happenings. First, our office is working to strengthen connections between current graduate students and alumni. I would like to thank all the students who attended a recent Graduate Studies Networking Night with our distinguished alumni. Feedback from all involved showed that they […]

Feb 27, 2023

Dele Davies, MD

Convocation: Have the courage to say ‘yes’

Jane Meza, PhD, urged degree candidates to be flexible in their dreams

Feb 27, 2023

Dele Davies, MD, right, thanked UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, for his address at the 2022 Winter Honors Convocation.

Dr. Davies: Welcome to our 80th anniversary year

This year is especially noteworthy as it is the 80th anniversary of Graduate Studies. We are planning several events in honor of this milestone and have recently launched an exhibit within the Wigton Heritage Center.

Nov 3, 2022

GSA leadership: increased engagement sweet

Graduate Student Association seeks to re-create sense of community diminished during the pandemic

Nov 2, 2022

Convocation: ‘If you want to go far, go together’

Graduate Studies celebrated its annual spring honors convocation May 6.

Jun 14, 2022

Dr. Davies and Laura Flores, PhD, shared a celebratory moment at convocation.

Welcome, Dr. Donohue, congratulations, Dr. Carmines

Dr. Davies welcomes readers to another edition of Graduate Posts

Jun 13, 2022

Dele Davies, MD