Author: Fran Higgins
Alum awarded ‘Best Trainee Paper’ for publication
Announced last August, Sierra Clark’s published manuscript won the 2023 Best Trainee Paper from the Journal of Genetic Counseling. Sierra is a 2021 alum of our genetic counseling program and is a certified genetic counselor at the Munroe Meyer Institute. Holly Zimmerman is the director of the program and served as capstone committee chair for […]
Jan 27, 2025

Welcome new faculty: Diana Ramirez
Diana Ramirez, SCT (ASCP), recently joined our diagnostic cytology faculty. Here’s more about Diana in her own words: I am originally from Cairo, Nebraska, and I began my educational journey at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Sociology in 2022. From there I knew I wanted to […]
Jan 21, 2025

Aksamit recognized for excellence in teaching
Assistant Professor Mark Aksamit, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, received the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant Excellence in Teaching Award. Physician assistant students nominate and vote on this award each year to recognize passion for teaching and mentorship of future PAs. PA Class of 2024 president John Wilson presented PA Aksamit with the award.
Jan 13, 2025

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