Student News
Challenging road led student to Match Day
Dennis Maar II looks to draw on his experiences to help others who aspire to medical school.
Mar 16, 2022
![Dennis Maar II](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marr030222.jpg)
Nebraska Promise tuition program expands
Income threshold will increase to $65,000 a year, effective this fall. The priority deadline for students to submit the FAFSA and qualify now is June 1.
Mar 15, 2022
![Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska System](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CarterNew.jpg)
Challenging road led student to Match Day
Dennis Maar II looks to draw on his experiences to help others who aspire to medical school.
Mar 2, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marr030222.jpg)
Match Day set for March 18 at Baxter Arena
Ceremony is a ‘benchmark moment for medical students.
Mar 2, 2022
![Match Day will be held March 18 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Baxter Arena.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BaxterArena030222.jpg)
Alyssa Bursott is a graduate of Creighton University.
Mar 2, 2022
![Alyssa Bursott](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bursott030222.jpg)
Degree candidates honored at winter convocation
More than 60 degree candidates attended the ceremony.
Feb 25, 2022
![Swagat Sharma, PhD, with Dr. Davies, left, conducted the student-led invocation.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Convo022822.jpg)
Dean’s message: Convocation and congratulations
Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and drive of our Graduate Studies faculty and students.
Feb 25, 2022
![Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DaviesGP070121.jpg)
SBMB program adds five federally supported fellowships
Fellowships will be funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program.
Feb 25, 2022
![Gloria Borgstahl, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Borgstahl022522.jpg)
Student Senate prioritizes outdoor events, wellness
As students go through an especially difficult period, the organization is offering ways to connect and support students’ mental health.
Feb 15, 2022
![UNMC students gathered on a Friday in October for a Student Senate Green Space event on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/StudentSenate021522.jpg)
From social media: Neurological problems give pause
UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Jan 26, 2022
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