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UNMC online programs provide career development

Three graduates talk about how one program, UNMC’s Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology, impacted their growth.

Nov 1, 2024

Vanessa Crookshank, associate professor of dental hygiene, Colorado Mountain College, was working part-time at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska, before additional education helped her achieve a full-time faculty position. She is an alumnus of UNMC's Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology program, which she said helped her to "dream big."

Dental hygiene students complete cutting-edge OR simulation

The interprofessional experience allowed students to learn what it’s like to treat special needs patients with complex dental conditions.

Nov 1, 2024

Students learn OR dental protocol – throat packs and periodontal debridements – from Corinne Van Osdel, DDS, an assistant professor, and Andrea Auer, a dental assistant supervisor, both at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Feeling the election stress? Try these wellness tips

UNMC’s Wellness Team offers ways to maintain some equilibrium and find ways to take care of yourself.

Nov 1, 2024

The UNMC Wellness Team – Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD

McGoogan Library to host conversation with Dr. Kang

The Nov. 7 discussion by Lydia Kang, MD, is offered in conjunction with the McGoogan Library’s exhibition ‘Pick Your Poison.’

Nov 1, 2024

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UNMC for the record, Nov. 1, 2024

Three things to know about: A healing arts conversation, a Día de los Muertos event today and THRIVE walking mini challenges.

Nov 1, 2024

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2024 Employee Giving: The caring spirit of UNMC

The annual giving campaign will run from Nov. 4 through Nov. 22, supporting United Way of the Midlands, Give Nebraska and their programs.

Oct 31, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Distinguished scientist: Keshore Bidasee, PhD

Dr. Bidasee is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience at the UNMC College of Medicine.

Oct 31, 2024

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Student housing groundbreaking ceremony set for Monday

UNMC students are invited to join the event, which will be at 3 p.m. at the southeast corner of 39th Street and Dewey Avenue.

Oct 31, 2024

A rendering of the UNMC student housing facility that is expected to open in August 2026

Research is focus of Nov. 4 all-campus forum

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will highlight UNMC research, clinical research opportunities and growth.

Oct 31, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD, Rusty McCulloh, MD, and Bhopal Mohapatra, PhD

Election Day is Nov. 5

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, sent the following message about Election Day to UNMC faculty, staff and students.

Oct 31, 2024

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