Graduate Studies Newsletter
New training program to create ‘bilingual’ scientists
Innovative new Ph.D. program will prepare researchers to tackle diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.
Oct 25, 2018
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Tschirren works with, joins ranks of graduate students
Besides serving as director of student affairs, Jessica Tschirren is now a Ph.D. student herself.
Oct 25, 2018
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Alumni aim to return to UNMC for convocation ‘walk’
UNMC grads Urmi Basu, Ph.D., and Soumitra Bhuyan, Ph.D., achieve success but face challenge.
Oct 25, 2018
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Students honored, hooded at spring convocation
Fifty-one graduates attended the May 4 spring honors convocation.
Jun 28, 2018
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UNMC adds third cohort of Purdue Pharma Scholars
Program’s inaugural cohort has produced an impressive list of accomplishments.
Jun 28, 2018
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Grad students take part in Nebraska Science Festival
Poster presentation was part of statewide science festival.
Jun 28, 2018
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Drs. Carmines, Schmid assume new grad studies roles
Shifts follow December retirement of James Turpen, Ph.D.
Mar 6, 2018
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Dr. Turpen retires after 34 years at UNMC
Dr. Turpen’s multiple roles at the med center included a long and influential imprint on graduate studies.
Mar 6, 2018
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Students honored, hooded at winter convocation
UNMC Graduate Studies feted 43 August and December 2017 graduates at its recent winter honors convocation. The M.S. and Ph.D. candidates were hooded by their mentors at a Dec. 14 ceremony at the Durham Museum. Crystal Epstein, Ph.D., and Megan Bosch were recognized as Graduate Students of Distinction, leading a host of their colleagues also […]
Mar 6, 2018
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Networking event features nonacademic-career alums
Event exposed students to nonacademic career options.
Mar 6, 2018
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