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Mary Matthiessen named 2022 CAHP Distinguished Administrative Professional
written by Rachel Korman – Communications intern Mary Matthiessen is the 2022 recipient of the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) Distinguished Administrative Professional award. This award recognizes a CAHP employee who exemplifies the ITEACH Values and who improves the college and/or its programs. Using the lens of Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing […]
Sep 27, 2022
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Welcome new faculty: Erin Westover, OTD
Erin Westover, OTD, OTR/L, recently joined our occupational therapy faculty. Here’s more about Dr. Westover in her own words: I am excited and privileged to be joining the talented faculty team within the Division of Occupational Therapy Education as an assistant professor. I bring experience within occupational therapy education, as well as a practice background […]
Sep 26, 2022
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Bills selected for National DEI Summit
Physical Therapy Associate Director Sara Bills, DPT, recently participated in a summit sponsored by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission (NEDIC). Dr. Bills was selected for this invitation-only event based on her leadership, impact, and influence in increasing racial/ethnic diversity in the health professions. Dr. Bills was […]
Aug 24, 2022
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- by Kalani SimpsonDele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of UNMC, recently announced the appointments of interim leaders in UNMC Graduate Studies. Effective immediately: “I am excited to welcome this team,” Dr. Davies said. “Dr. Schmid has been an innovator and has been an impactful voice for UNMC accreditations and student enrollment efforts, and Dr. Gould has been a […]
- by Kalani SimpsonI hope this message finds you well and energized as we approach the Fall semester! As you may know, our dean of Graduate Studies, Dele Davies, MD, has taken on the prestigious role of interim chancellor of UNMC. We congratulate him on this significant achievement and are thrilled for the positive impact he will have […]
- by Jeffrey RobbThe course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.
- by John KeenanNicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.