Graduate Studies
GSA leadership aims to emphasize networking in 2024-25
UNMC’s Graduate Student Association is undertaking several initiatives this academic year, but leaders indicated the major underlying themes in 2024-25 will be reaching out to the greater UNMC student body, and, relatedly, networking. Graduate students will collaborate with student success and other organizations to broaden their experience and networks, said GSA president Evie Ehrhorn. “We’re […]
Oct 28, 2024

Student spotlight: Zachary VanRoy
We continue to highlight some of our outstanding graduate students. Meet Zachary VanRoy! Name: Zachary VanRoy. Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska. Graduate studies program: Immunology, pathology, and infectious diseases (IPID)/MD-PhD program. Anticipated graduation date: May 2025. Advisor: Tammy Kielian, PhD. What do you love about your research or field of study? Immunology is a great field! It […]
Oct 28, 2024

UNMC achievements, Sept. 27, 2024
Fellowships awarded to a UNMC PhD student and a UNMC postdoc.
Sep 27, 2024

Donning a white coat, UNMC students start journeys in patient care
Nursing, dentistry, medicine, graduate studies, allied health and pharmacy all held special ceremonies to mark the new school year.
Sep 17, 2024

NU leadership development program names new fellows
Four UNMC participants will take part in the intensive, two-year leadership curriculum.
Sep 16, 2024

Interim chancellor: Grateful to have been your dean
As I reflect on my 12 years as your dean, I am filled with heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to have traveled with you on your academic and professional journeys. Graduate education is demanding, and it has been truly inspiring to watch our students’ dedication and passion as they transition to successful careers. It has […]
Jul 17, 2024

Graduate Studies interim leadership team announced
In what she called “a moment of opportunity and growth for us all,” Kendra Schmid, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of graduate studies upon the ascension of Dele Davies, MD, to interim chancellor of UNMC. Dr. Davies, who led UNMC Graduate Studies and served as UNMC’s chief academic officer for more than a decade, […]
Jul 16, 2024

Interim dean’s message: ‘A moment of opportunity’ for all
I hope this message finds you well and energized as we approach the Fall semester! As you may know, our dean of Graduate Studies, Dele Davies, MD, has taken on the prestigious role of interim chancellor of UNMC. We congratulate him on this significant achievement and are thrilled for the positive impact he will have […]
Jul 16, 2024

Interim Chancellor Davies names new interim academic leaders at UNMC
Dele Davies, MD, makes key academic appointments in the UNMC Office of Academic Affairs and in UNMC Graduate Studies.
Jul 8, 2024

Dele Davies, MD, named interim UNMC chancellor
Dr. Davies’ appointment by NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, is effective immediately.
Jul 1, 2024
