Author: Fran Higgins

Perfusion student garners national award

First year clinical perfusion student Jennifer Gavin-Veyna is the recipient of the American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) Safety Committee Essay award. AmSECT is the national professional society for perfusion. Not only was Jennifer awarded a financial scholarship, but her work will be published in the AmSECT Today digital magazine, as well. Clinical Perfusion Program […]

Feb 1, 2023

Sedentary behavior the topic of funded NIH study

Many of us spend much of our day sitting. But how much is too much when it comes to our health? Can spending just a little less time sitting improve our health? Assistant Dean for Research in the College of Allied Health Professions Yvonne Golightly, PhD, and her team want to find out. Sedentary behavior […]

Jan 31, 2023

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