Engagement Tools

Office of Community Engagement

- Stories of Impact Overview
- Our Impact
  View reports and newsletters highlighting the important connections we have with the Nebraska community.
- UNMC CE Council
  We have an interprofessional council of experts dedicated to supporting our community engagement efforts.
- Engagement Awards
  Our awards celebrate the efforts of UNMC individuals and groups dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities.
- Spotlight on Change-Makers
  Hear stories about our faculty, staff and students who volunteer their time, skills and resources to support and enhance the Nebraska community.
- Student Groups
  Students have various ways they can get involved and leave a lasting legacy, including several student-led organizations.
ENGAGE
- Community Connect Overview
- Community Champions
  Hear from a few community leaders on what community engagement means to them.
- UNMC CE Council
  We have a council comprised of UNMC representatives dedicated to supporting our community engagement efforts.
- Community Wellness Collaborative
  Discover our non-clinical space at the Highlander that provides health-related services to support the community.
- Current Partners
  We work with organizations across the state to advance the health and well-being of individuals and families in Nebraska.
- Community Resources
  Take advantage of UNMC's free or low-cost services for the community to improve overall health and well-being.
- Become a Community Partner
  Complete this brief form to join our community collaborator registry.
- Engagement Overview
- ENGAGE
  Check out current calendar of events, groups and additional opportunities to engage with the community.
- Student Groups
  Students have various different ways they can get involved and leave a lasting legacy, including several student-led organizations.
- Faculty & Staff Opportunities
  View a list of valuable opportunities and ways our faculty and staff can get involved in community engagement efforts.
- Become an Engagement Champion
  Complete this form to join our Community Engagement Champions Team and gain access to our resource repository.
- Engagement Tools
  UNMC faculty can access our curated repository of valuable tools and resources that can help to ensure successful engagement projects with community members.

— Office of Community Engagement — Community Connect — Community Champions

Community Champions

Our partners play a pivotal role in driving positive change and enhancing the well-being of their communities.

While they come from all over the state and from a variety of different backgrounds, they are all tied together by their dedication, leadership and passion to inspire others to make a difference in the world around them.

Makayla McMorris

Discover how Makayla McMorris believes community engagement builds and sustains the well-being of our state.

Read Makayla's Story

Juan Carlos Veloso

Learn what Juan Carlos Veloso believes community engagement is, particularly with Latino families in Omaha.

Read Juan Carlos's Story

Yesenia Valenzuela

Read how Yesenia Valenzuela believes passion and dedication improve the lives of the most vulnerable.

Read Yesenia's Story

Schalisha Walker

Discover how "Be the change you wish to see in the world" drives Schalisha Walker's advocacy.

Read Schalisha's Story