Graduate Studies Newsletter

Convocation: ‘A special place in UNMC history’

John Lowe, PhD, spoke at May event, which honored 49 doctoral and master’s graduates.

Jul 1, 2021

UNMC's John Lowe, PhD, speaks at the Graduate Studies Honors Convocation on May 7.

Student showcases healthful meals for children

MD-PhD student Maranda Thompson teamed with Women’s Center for Advancement on nutrition outreach efforts.

Jul 1, 2021

Maranda Thompson

Vaccination efforts for grad students a success

Efforts by university leaders helped graduate students receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Jun 30, 2021

Popular Dissertation Boot Camp goes virtual

Camp is a biannual four-day retreat to help PhD candidates overcome writing obstacles.

Feb 25, 2021

Students in the virtual Dissertation Boot Camp

UNMC working to get all grad students vaccinated

About half of graduate students who want the COVID-19 vaccine have received their first dose.

Feb 25, 2021

Study explores effects of remote learning during COVID-19

Kendra Schmid, PhD, assistant dean of graduate studies, explored grad student, faculty responses.

Oct 21, 2020

Kendra Schmid, PhD

Graduate Studies holds masked, socially distant matriculation

Event opened with moment of silence to honor the lives lost to the pandemic.

Oct 17, 2020

Dele Davies, MD, dean of graduate studies, spoke during the event.

MSIA unveils two new subplans

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

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.

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.