Category: Dean’s Office
Spreading Warmth and Wellness: The CAHP Student Ambassadors’ Successful Food Drive
This winter, the College of Allied Health Professions’ Student Ambassadors took up the mantle of compassion and community service. Their mission? To spread warmth and wellness through a January food drive. With drop-off locations in Omaha and Kearney, the students collected donations to support the Omaha Open Door Mission and the Kearney Jubilee Center, both […]
Feb 20, 2024
Drs. Donnelly and Webster receive new appointments
Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT(ASCP), M. Patricia & James W. Leuschen Professor has been appointed as Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and Tammy Webster, PhD, MPA, RT(R)(M)(ARRT), FAEIRS has been appointed as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Both Dr. Donnelly and Dr. Webster have led their respective areas for the past four years as assistant […]
Feb 15, 2024
Candy grams benefit Child Life
At the College of Allied Health Professions, gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a tradition. This past November, faculty and staff had the opportunity to share their appreciation for their coworkers through Thanksgiving Grams, a heartwarming initiative that not only spread joy within the college but also made an impact on the lives of children […]
Feb 12, 2024
Welcome new staff: Jennifer Keitges
Jennifer Keitges, PTA, recently joined the staff of our Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences programs. Here’s more about Jen in her own words: I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE where I grew up on a small acreage with horses near Pioneers Park. I stayed in Lincoln, received my AAS in Business and Physical […]
Oct 27, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Colene Wade
Colene Wade, PA-C is a new assistant professor in our Physician Assistant program. Here’s more about Colene in her own words: I was born and raised in southwest Michigan. I had never been to Omaha prior to the time spent here during the interview process, but enjoyed my time here so much both meeting the […]
Sep 5, 2023
Alyx Jorgensen, DPT, named recipient of APTA’s Mary McMillan Scholarship Award
by Pat Hageman, PhD, and Liz Wellsandt, PhD Alyx Jorgensen, PT, DPT, (CAHP PT Class of 2023) was recently named recipient of the national Mary McMillan Scholarship award, considered the most prestigious award given to a student by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and placing her as one of only a few students awarded […]
Aug 17, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Paige Haberkon
Paige Haberkon, MLS(ACP)CM, is a new instructor in the Medical Laboratory Science program. Here’s more about Paige in her own words: I was born and raised in Colorado but have lived in Nebraska on and off since I began my undergraduate studies at Chadron State College in 2012. I completed my BS in Biology at […]
Aug 16, 2023
Welcome new staff: Nicholas Hanson
Nicholas Hanson, BS, recently joined our Respiratory Care staff as Education Program Coordinator. Here’s more about Nicholas in his own words: “I received my bachelor’s degree in 2021 from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where I studied History and Political Science. Currently, I am enrolled at Emporia State University, where I am working to receive […]
Jul 14, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Andy Marking
Andy Marking, MHA, RRT, recently joined our respiratory care faculty as an assistant professor and director of clinical education. Here’s more about Andy in his own words: I am looking forward to the transition from Nebraska Medicine to UNMC to be a part of the development and implementation of the inaugural master’s in respiratory care […]
Jun 29, 2023
Orthopedic PT Residency Accredited
By Megan Frazee, DPT, and Marcela Williams The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency is pleased to announce that the program recently received full initial accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) through January 2028. This 13-month, post-professional training program includes a structured didactic curriculum, clinical practice and weekly one-on-one mentoring […]
Jun 28, 2023
