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PTs present and garner awards at annual meeting
Most of our physical therapy faculty and four students recently attended the largest physical therapy conference in the country, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting, in Houston, Texas. In addition to networking, engaging, and enjoying the conference, some also presented their work. Jenae Pope, class of 2026, and Betsy Becker, PT, DPT, […]
Feb 24, 2025

Welcome new staff: Jessa Aguirre
Jessa Aguirre, BS, recently joined our staff as office associate for the Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences programs. Here’s more about Jessa in her own words: I was born and raised in Nebraska. I have a diverse background in business, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. I received my associate’s degree in counseling, and continued education at Bellevue […]
Feb 6, 2025

Welcome new faculty: Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson, MPH, CT(ASCP) recently joined our faculty in the diagnostic cytology program. Here’s more about Sarah in her own words: I’m originally from Hastings, Neb. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hastings College in 2019 followed by a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytotechnology from UNMC in 2020 and a Master of Public […]
Feb 5, 2025

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