Category: Dean’s Office
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
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
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 faculty: Shayla Yoachim, PhD, MA
Shayla Yoachim, PhD, MA, recently joined the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions faculty in Kearney. Here’s more about Dr. Yoachim in her own words: I am a born and raised Husker, growing up in Omaha and then attending UNL for my undergrad and master’s degree, and UNMC for my PhD. After earning my doctorate, […]
Jul 23, 2026
Welcome new faculty: Denise Arrick
Denise Arrick, MS, is a new assistant professor in the College of Allied Health Professions with a focus on anatomy education (gross anatomy, histology and embryology). Here’s more about Denise in her own words: I am pleased to return to the University of Nebraska Medical Center after relocating to Louisiana with my husband in 2011. […]
May 21, 2026
Welcome new faculty: Matt Walker, PhD
Matt Walker, PhD, recently joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions as Director of Academic Affairs in 2026. Here’s more about Dr. Walker in his own words: Prior to joining UNMC, I spent more than two decades at Northwest Missouri State University, where I served in a variety of faculty […]
May 19, 2026
