Alumni Association – Connections Project
A Message to Public Health Professionals
Jessica Davies, MPH ’21, is driven by a deep commitment to public health—a field she feels found her rather than the other way around. I am incredibly passionate about public health. I always say I didn’t find public health, public health found me. When you’re feeling burnt out, the best thing to do is find […]
Nov 25, 2024
Two Tips to a Successful Interview Process
Want to ace your next interview? It’s #MockInterviewMonth, and we’re sharing top tips to help you shine! Check out our blog video featuring Jessie Poskochil, MGC’21, CGC! Practice makes perfect—let’s get you interview-ready!
Nov 1, 2024
While asking for help may seem daunting, Farrah Plate, DH’99, DDS’05, wants you to know that professionals in your field want to help you.
Oct 25, 2024
Dan Baden, MD’90, offers valuable advice on the dos and don’ts of creating a resume or CV. Dr. Baden reviews a large number of CVs and resumes, and his experience provides our alumni with useful tips to help stand out during the review process.
Sep 17, 2024
For Sydne Stubbs, Dental Hygiene’16, networking has always been important. However, when she switched careers and became a travel agent, networking took on even more significance. In the video below, she shares why this practice is so crucial for her profession and others.
Feb 22, 2024
The Power of a Lifelong Mentor
January is National Mentoring Month, and while this celebration of mentorship is just one month long, the difference a mentor can make is much more lasting. For Adrienne Moody, MPH’20, the impact of her mentors has continued to grow over the years as they have seen her progress personally and professionally. She shares about the […]
Feb 22, 2024
Carol Swarts, MD ‘59, shares her thoughts on the importance of giving back to the University of Nebraska and your community. “If you don’t work for anything or don’t give it back, it doesn’t mean as much. I consider myself a caretaker, and I feel like I owe Nebraska. I was born here, but also, […]
Dec 6, 2023
Axel Vazquez Deida, PharmD, MPH ’22, BCIDP, AAHIVP, has been passionate about mentorship throughout his career. He shares tips for students and professionals on how to find a mentor through networking in different fields.
Oct 25, 2023
By Amy Thimm, BSN’91, RN Mentorship is something I’ve always believed in. From college on, we were told to find a mentor and develop a relationship, and I’ve always done that. Even without a formal mentor, you can still find one silently. A silent mentor is someone who may not know that they are mentoring […]
Jul 19, 2023
3 Pieces of Personal Finance Advice
Grant Essink, DDS’17, MS has been passionate about finance since he was a Finance/Economics major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He shares three tips for students and recent graduates from his perspective as both a business owner and someone who graduated with student loans. Check out additional blogs on financial advice:
Jun 8, 2023
