News & Events

A Note to Our Readers:

The May 2014 issue marks the completion of The GroundBreaker’s third year. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about how COPH faculty, students, and alumni are addressing a broad range of public health issues through their research, education, and service activities, and we’re looking forward to continuing to share relevant public health and COPH news with you.

Faculty Honored for Notable Achievements

Education Highlight – On April 29, members of the College of Public Health (COPH) faculty were recognized for notable achievements at the Annual Awards Dinner. Dr. Chandran Achutan is the 2013 recipient of the College of Public Health Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring a governing faculty member whose outstanding teaching contributions facilitate the highest levels of student learning. Dr. Chandran Achutan is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health. He serves as the chair of the COPH Student Recruitment and… Continue Reading

Scholarship and Research Award Recipients Recognized

The Carruth J. Wagner, MD, Scholarships in Public Health Award Winners

Student Highlight – College of Public Health (COPH) students were recognized at the Annual Awards Dinner for receiving competitive scholarships funded by generous donors to the college. The Carruth J. Wagner, MD, Scholarships in Public Health recognize regularly enrolled, degree-seeking COPH students in good academic standing who clearly identify their career goals, their potential for contributions to the field of public health, and their views of public health challenges, and how their leadership in public health may meet those challenges. This year’s recipients are shown… Continue Reading

Recognition of Service to the COPH Alumni Association

Kathleen Brandert, MPH, CHES

Alumni Highlight – Kathleen Brandert, MPH, CHES, is the 2013 recipient of the College of Public Health Alumni Association Spirit of Service Award. Ms. Brandert is the director of the Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute and manager of workforce development and leadership programs in the Office of Public Health Practice. She is proud to be an alumni of the UNMC College of Public Health Master of Public Health Program!

State Senator Jeremy Nordquist Recognized as Outstanding Advocate for Public Health in Nebraska

2014 Chancellor Robert D. Sparks, MD, Award in Public Health and Preventive Medicine The Honorable Jeremy Nordquist, State Senator of Nebraska Public Health Community Advisory – Jeremy Nordquist was elected to the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature in 2009 to represent downtown and South Omaha, a diverse and thriving district in Nebraska’s largest city.

Spring 2014 MPH Graduates

Public Health Practice – In the spring 2014 semester, the following students completed their Service Learning/Capstone Experience to fulfill the requirements of the professional degree, Master of Public Health, at the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Congratulations to these professional students! Best wishes to them all in their chosen profession of public health.