Category: Kudos
Allied Health garners top awards at Spotlight on Scholarship
The UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators held a Spotlight on Scholarship event on March 28, highlighting a variety of health sciences education research. Out of the 17 projects from more than 50 authors, the College of Allied Health Professions pulled in the top three awards. Outstanding Presentation AwardsFirst Place went to second-year genetic counseling student […]
Apr 23, 2024

Krusen receives Roster of Fellows award
Occupational Therapy Program Director Nancy Krusen, PhD, OTR/L, received an American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows award. The award recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on association members, consumers, public/community at large, and/or other […]
Apr 22, 2024

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

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