2024 Student Senate Awards
Each year the UNMC Student Senate honors and recognizes students, teachers, and mentors who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to the med center community. Below you can read the nominations that were submitted for this year's award recipients.
Student Impact Award
The Student Impact Award recognizes students who embody leadership qualities and provide a positive influence on the education and overall experience of UNMC students. The following students are recipients of this award.
- Anh Tran – UNMC College of Pharmacy
- Gisselle Perez – UNMC College of Dentistry
- Liam Diesing – UNMC College of Allied Health Professions
- Nicholas Bohannon – UNMC College of Medicine
- Mamello Makhele – UNMC College of Public Health
- Alaina Larson – UNMC Graduate Studies
Distinguished Mentor Award
The Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes a full or part-time faculty member who serves as a role model to students, demonstrating high professional and ethical standards. The 2024 recipient is Rebecca Oberley-Deegan, PhD, UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine.
Distinguished Teacher Award
The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes a full or part-time faculty member who goes above and beyond to provide excellent education to students. The 2024 recipient is James Dong, PhD, UNMC Department of Biostatistics and Division of Nephrology, College of Public Health.