Author: Fran Higgins
Welcome new staff: Mallory Johnson
Mallory Johnson, BA, is the new education program coordinator II in the Physical Therapy program. Here’s more about Mallory in her own words: I am originally from Spencer, Iowa, and earned my BA in Political Science from Morningside University. I have 10 years of experience working in higher education, with a focus on college access […]
Nov 6, 2026
Fread recounts trip to Nigeria for perfusion mission
Second year UNMC Clinical Perfusion student Kate Fread recently received the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Perfusion Without Borders Scholarship and traveled to Oraifite, Nigeria, with the VOOM Foundation. Here, she describes her experience: It was an incredible opportunity. Over six days, our team completed 19 cardiac surgeries, providing much-needed care to patients in the […]
Nov 5, 2026
Dean Webster invited panelist on AI at national meeting
Tammy Webster, PhD, Dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, served as an invited panelist at the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions conference held in Nashville, Tenn., to share our college’s approach to implementation of AI. In the plenary session on October 27, attended by over 200 people from across the country, […]
Nov 2, 2026
Welcome new staff: Sarah Sutton
Sarah Sutton, MAEd, recently joined our research staff in Kearney. Here’s more about Sarah in her own words: I am a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where I studied Exercise Science and Business Administration. As a graduate assistant, I worked with several programs focused on physical activity and children. Throughout my career, […]
Oct 29, 2026
Ponce receives ASPEN fellowship
Jana Ponce, PhD, RD, LMNT, FASPEN, has been named a Fellow in the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). ASPEN is one of the most prestigious organizations in the field of nutrition, and its fellows are outstanding leaders in nutrition support, consistently contributing in education, practice, research, and service to the field. A […]
Oct 23, 2026
Wampler and others recognized at SDMS Awards
Addison, Texas – The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and the SDMS Foundation announced the 2026 achievement award recipients, scholarly competition winners, and grant and scholarship recipients. All were honored September 24–26, 2026 at the SDMS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. SDMS Fellow Kathryn Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, was named an SDMS […]
Oct 20, 2026
Perfusion student to make international impact
Second year Clinical Perfusion student Kate Fread was awarded the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Perfusion Without Borders Scholarship. Annually, only one perfusion student in the country is awarded this scholarship, and it supports a student mission trip. Ms. Fread has been accepted to go to Nigeria to help perform cardiac surgery on those in […]
Sep 30, 2026
Medical Nutrition Hosts Professional Development and CEU Day in Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska — September 3, 2026 — More than 40 dietitians from across Nebraska gathered at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney for the Medical Nutrition Professional Development and CEU Day. The event brought dietitians together for a full day of learning, connection, and professional growth. Participants had the opportunity to […]
Sep 9, 2026
Welcome new staff: Cece Webben
Cece Webben, MS, is the new events coordinator for the College of Allied Health Professions. Here’s more about Cece in her own words: I received my BA in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha before completing my MS in Higher Education Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska Kearney. I’ve always enjoyed working […]
Aug 21, 2026
Welcome new staff: Manasi Kate
Manasi Kate, MA, recently joined our physical therapy program as clinical education coordinator. Here’s more about Manasi in her own words: I earned my BS and MA in Communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Originally from Pune, India, I have a passion for education, student success, and building meaningful relationships across academic and […]
Aug 7, 2026
