Author: Fran Higgins
Welcome new staff: Catarina “Cat” Francisco
Catarina “Cat” Francisco, BS, began working as a Student Service Associate at the College of Allied Health Professions on January 9th, 2023. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is currently pursuing an academic master’s degree in Counseling at UNO, with a focus on Student […]
Jan 20, 2023
Leah Stade a UNK Title IX Trailblazer
by Kalani Simpson – UNMC Strategic Communications Leah Stade, OTD, academic fieldwork coordinator and assistant professor of the occupational therapy program in the College of Allied Health Professions, was recently honored by the University of Nebraska-Kearney as a 50th anniversary Title IX Trailblazer. UNK marked 50 years of the landmark law, which prohibits discrimination on […]
Jan 19, 2023
Welcome new staff: Jessica Chairez Escalante
Jessica Chairez Escalante recently joined the staff of our Occupational Therapy program. Here’s more about Jessica in her own words: I’m excited to be a part of the Occupational Therapy program team as a program coordinator. Six years ago, I started my career in higher education in the Undergraduate Admissions department at the University of […]
Jan 18, 2023
Donner and Imhoff “Talk Micro”
Creating learning activities to keep students engaged and deepen their quality of learning can be difficult. Advances in multimedia and the ability of learning management systems to provide online course delivery allow practical applications once limited to the classroom to now be taught through online simulations. Medical Laboratory Science Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor […]
Jan 17, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Kait Uwazurike, DPT
Kaitlyn “Kait” Uwazurike, PT, DPT, joined the Physical Therapy program on January 2, 2023 as an assistant professor. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (2013) both from Creighton University. She is currently enrolled in an academic doctoral program at Clarkson College in the Doctor of Healthcare […]
Jan 13, 2023
Welcome new postdoc research associate: Irene Suh, PhD
Irene Suh, PhD, recently joined our research team in the physical therapy program. Here’s more about Dr. Suh in her own words: I am so excited to be reconnected with UNMC since both of my undergraduate and graduate educations were completed within the University of Nebraska System. I have a diverse academic background for me […]
Jan 9, 2023
Student Spotlight: Rebecca Higgins
by Abbey Kegley Rebecca Higgins is an Allied Health student in the Physical Therapy program set to graduate in May 2025. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Concordia University-Nebraska. Rebecca’s decision to pursue physical therapy came after her own numerous encounters with physical therapists through […]
Dec 21, 2022
Welcome new faculty: Sarah Fellman, OTD
Sarah Fellman, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, LSDVT BIG Certified, recently joined our Occupational Therapy program. Here’s more about Dr. Fellman in her own words: I am very excited to be joining the Occupational Therapy Education team as an assistant professor! I have been an occupational therapist for almost ten years and have clinical experience working with […]
Dec 9, 2022
Donnelly receives Excellence in Education award
It’s no secret that our Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Amber Donnelly, PhD, is an excellent educator. We’ve known it for years. But now, it’s official. Dr. Donnelly received the Excellence in Education award at the joint International Congress of Cytology and the American Society of Cytopathology meeting in Baltimore, Md., on November 19, 2022. […]
Nov 29, 2022
Joe Norman to retire after 30 years
Joe Norman, PhD, will retire after 30 years of service to the Physical Therapy program in the College of Allied Health Professions, effective December 31, 2022. PT Program director Betsy Becker, PhD, announced Dr. Norman’s retirement with this letter to the College: While I am pleased by this opportunity for Dr. Norman, his absence will […]
Nov 18, 2022
