Author: Fran Higgins
Lots of Socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Written by second-year genetic counseling students, Josh Truong and Tess Williams What is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day?World Down Syndrome Awareness Day celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and raises awareness about the condition. The National Down Syndrome Society, the creators of this awareness day, aims to promote full inclusion for people with Down syndrome in […]
Mar 19, 2026
Rare Disease Day 2026: Show Your Stripes and Raise Awareness
by Claire Blake and Annika Paulsen – UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 What is Rare Disease Day?Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February, falling on February 28th this year but 29th in a leap year. The 29th of February only happens every 4 years and is the rarest day on […]
Feb 26, 2026
World Cancer Day and You: The Global and Personal Impact of Cancer
by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has been personally affected by cancer in some way or another. It is estimated that 1 in 5 […]
Feb 4, 2026
Welcome new staff: Rachel Ettle
Rachel Ettle, MBA is the new Administrator II for the College of Allied Health Professions. Here’s more about Rachel in her own words: I’m originally from Minnesota but moved to Nebraska as a teenager and grew up just south of Lincoln. I earned my MBA from Nebraska Wesleyan University and have spent the past nine […]
Feb 4, 2026
Welcome new staff: Robb Steinpreis
Robb Steinpreis, BFA, is the new clinical education associate for our physician assistant program. Here’s more about Robb in his own words: I grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, where I explored the hobbies only a small town can provide, such as dinners at Marcie’s diner or the Happy Inn, going for a Nerds blizzard at […]
Jan 26, 2026
Food for Thought: Can fiber-rich diet improve cognition in colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a leading cause of health burden in Nebraska and a priority of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC). Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team: Yvonne Golightly, PhD; Edward Deehan, PhD (UNL); Laura Tenner, MD (COM); and Krista Brown, PhD […]
Jan 8, 2026
Joseph Siu, PhD, selected as innovation ambassador
UNeMed President and CEO Michael Dixon, PhD, unveiled 13 Innovation Ambassadors during the annual UNeMed Innovation Awards. One of those ambassadors was Joseph Siu, PhD, from the College of Allied Health Professions. “I’m proud to represent the college and to serve in such a special role,” said Dr. Siu. These university leaders and experienced faculty […]
Nov 11, 2025
Dr. Whitlow and Golightly represent UNMC at ASAHP conference
Molly Whitlow (McCarthy), PhD, and Yvonne Golightly, PhD, represented UNMC at the annual conference of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) in Indianapolis during mid-October 2025. Dr. Whitlow gave a conference presentation titled, “A curricular enhancement improved EBP use among students taking third EBP course,” and a poster presentation (with co-author Stacy Smallfield, DrOT) […]
Oct 30, 2025
Welcome new faculty: Ellie Brouillette
Ellie Brouillette, MHPTT, RT(R)(T)(ARRT), is an alum and new assistant professor and clinical education coordinator for our radiation therapy program. Here’s more about Ellie in her own words: I was born and raised in York, Nebraska and first earned a business administration degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, while also completing prerequisite coursework for radiation […]
Oct 22, 2025
Welcome new faculty: Kayla Adams
Kalya Adams, MS, is our new anatomy instructor in Kearney. She helps teach the lab portions of the PT and OT courses. Here’s more about Kayla in her own words: I am originally from Gretna, NE. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science degree at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. I then continued […]
Sep 17, 2025
