Author: Fran Higgins
Welcome new faculty: Halle Mallard, PhD
Halle Mallard, PhD, is a new assistant professor in the Department of Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice. Here’s more about Halle in her own words: I am originally from South Dakota, and my husband and I moved to Omaha in 2016 so I could attend UNMC. We have a one-year-old son and our […]
Mar 11, 2024
Share Your Colors on Feb 29 in Support of Rare Disease Day
by genetic counseling students Isabel Bullock and Karli Workman What is Rare Disease Day? Rare Disease Day is recognized on the last day of February each year. This year is particularly special since February 29th only comes around once every four years. Since it is the rarest day of the year, it is also the […]
Feb 28, 2024
Welcome new staff: Shayla Keim
Shayla Keim recntly joined our physician assistant program in Kearney as clinical education associate. Here’s more about Shayla in her own words: I was born in Kearney, Neb, and was raised in Elm Creek for most of my childhood. My family relocated to Pleasanton in 2012 and that is where I completed my high school […]
Feb 28, 2024
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- by Kalani SimpsonWe continue highlighting some of our outstanding graduate students. Meet Sophia Kisling! Name: Sophia Kisling Hometown: Cortland, Nebraska. Graduate Studies program: IGPBS – biochemistry and molecular biology. Anticipated graduation: May 2024 Advisor: Surinder Batra, PhD. What do you love about your field of study? Research is something that I’ve always loved. The opportunities to learn […]
- by Kalani SimpsonStudents have established a handful of new clubs at UNMC in the past year or so of interest to graduate students. These include the Bangladeshi Student Association, Bioinformatics Club, Harm Reduction Advocates, Muslim Student Association and UNMC Consulting Club. Please reach out if you have interest in any of these organizations. Today, let’s learn more […]
- by Kalani SimpsonUNMC Graduate Studies held its annual Winter Honors Convocation Dec. 15, 2023, honoring August and December graduates. The honorees include those who had earned or were about to earn three graduate certificates, more than 20 master’s degrees, and 40 PhD degrees. The keynote speaker was UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus Robin Cotter, PhD, who has taken […]
- by Kalani SimpsonWelcome to the spring 2024 issue of Graduate Posts! First, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our December graduates. It was a great privilege for me to celebrate their accomplishments along with their faculty mentors, families and friends who supported them throughout their journey. These graduates now join our alumni ranks as future groundbreaking […]
- by Jeffrey RobbThere are a lot of sore throat and other cold and flu ailments going around. How can I treat these at home and when should I call the doctor?