Graduate Studies

UNMC forms task force to explore impact of AI

The working group, which crosses the campus and key clinical partners, is a critical step in understanding AI’s benefits and minimizing the risks.

Sep 20, 2023

Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, co-chairs of the AI task force

Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI

Jueliet Menolascino started medical school this fall in the MD/MPH dual degree program.

Sep 18, 2023

Jueliet Menolascino is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

UNMC enrollment increases for 23rd straight year

The largest enrollment increases are in allied health professions, public health and graduate studies.

Sep 7, 2023

Students on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza as they return to campus for the start of a new semester on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

New MD-PhD students prepare for their UNMC journey

Five MD-PhD students are part of the 2023-24 entering class.

Sep 6, 2023

From left, incoming MD-PhD students Alexis Shindhelm, Hannah Larsen, Steph Maurina, Sarah Uhm and Colin White

New Student Senate officers named

Katie Schultis of Diller, Nebraska, will be Student Senate president and represent UNMC as student regent.

Aug 29, 2023

From left, Katie Schultis, Shaker Dukkipati, Jordan Knapp and Skyler Maclean

Alumni events set for fall semester

Registration for events is now open.

Aug 23, 2023

New public art celebrates what abounds in Williams Science Hall

The artwork, with warm, inviting colors and a geometric design reminiscent of DNA, is called ‘De Nobis Abundans.’

Aug 10, 2023

UNMC for the record, July 28, 2023

Grad studies faculty gain peer mentorship training, and an associate professor is named to ’40 Under 40.’

Jul 28, 2023

Karen Gould, PhD

Alumnus addresses old teachers, future colleagues

UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus Gangadhar Sunkara, PhD, global program head at Novartis, knew how the assembled degree candidates felt at the May 5 spring honors convocation. In fact, he was feeling those feelings with them. “I’m still nervous,” Dr. Sunkara said, “because a couple of teachers who taught me are still on this podium.” But […]

Jun 26, 2023

Degree candidates at the May 5 spring honors convocation.

Grad studies faculty to facilitate peer mentorship training

A cohort of graduate studies basic-sciences faculty are being trained to facilitate a nationally recognized mentoring training program – and will then will bring it back to their graduate studies colleagues at UNMC. This training is tentatively set to begin this fall. The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) is recognized […]

Jun 26, 2023

UNMC graduate faculty were among participants at recent CIMER mentor training at the University of Wisconsin-Madision.