Education
1,051 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 6 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 8 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be live streamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 5, 2021
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UNMC SIM-NE program to resume on-site, in-person training June 1
Since its launch in 2017, SIM-NE staff have conducted trainings in 89 of 93 Nebraska counties and provided training to 7,267 individuals.
Apr 30, 2021
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Regents approve UNMC master’s program in biostatistics
A master’s degree in biostatistics is often the entry degree in the job market for biostatisticians.
Apr 15, 2021
![Ying Zhang, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ying_Zhang.jpg)
Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students: Rakesh Singh, PhD
Dr. Singh will be honored at today’s annual faculty meeting.
Apr 15, 2021
![Rakesh Singh, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SinghRakesh040921.jpg)
Outstanding Mentor of Junior Faculty: Courtney Fletcher, PharmD
Dr. Fletcher will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2021
![Courtney Fletcher, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fletcher02052.jpg)
2021 E-Learning Showcase open now
Work of latest E-Learning cohort will be digitally showcased.
Apr 13, 2021
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Spirit of Community Service: Charity Evans, MD
Dr. Evans will be honored at the annual faculty meeting on April 15.
Apr 12, 2021
![Charity Evans, MD, left, with Raquel Salinas](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Evans041321.jpg)
Outstanding teacher: Paul Dobesh, PharmD
Dr. Dobesh will be honored at the April 15 faculty meeting.
Apr 9, 2021
![Paul Dobesh, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Dobesh121120.jpg)
Allergy, immunology fellowship approved to meet growing demand
The fellowship will fill the gap in allergy and immunology training in Nebraska.
Apr 8, 2021
![Sara May, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May040821.jpg)