Category: General
A collection of blog posts featuring UNMCAA updates, holiday celebrations and recognition of various professions.
Nurse’s Week: Transitioning From RN to DNP
Austin Clark, BSN ‘18, DNP ‘22, shares his experience transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner. Transitioning From RN to DNP Transitioning from a registered nurse to a nurse practitioner is no easy feat. There are the educational requirements, increases in scope of practice, legal and regulatory requirements, and interpersonal and leadership responsibilities […]
May 10, 2023
In the busy day-to-day of our lives, it can be hard to find time to plan and finance a vacation. If you’re thinking of taking a trip in the next year or two, you’ll want to hear what UNMC dental hygiene alum turned travel agent, Sydne Stubbs, has to say. In this week’s #ConnectionsProjectBlog, she […]
Feb 1, 2023
2022 in 2 Minutes: Watch Our Year in Review!
The UNMC Alumni Association’s annual Year in Review video is here! In 2022, we were thrilled to bring alumni together through in-person events and online programming, recognize outstanding alumni award recipients, and help launch a historic University-wide campaign. Check out our 2022 highlight reel, featuring photos, videos and fun facts.
Dec 28, 2022
Season’s Greetings from UNMC Alumni Relations!
Happy Holidays, UNMC alumni! We hope you enjoy this brief message from the members of the UNMC Alumni Relations team.
Dec 21, 2022
Being a Laboratorian in a Rural Hospital
Happy National Rural Health Day! The third Thursday in November each year is a day to celebrate the “selfless, community-minded, and determined spirit that prevails in rural America!” Many of our UNMC alumni have trained and/or currently serve in rural areas, and we recognize the importance and value of this crucial work. Brad Hays, a […]
Nov 17, 2022
Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor the Veterans, service members and family members who have sacrificed so much for our country. Semi Lee, MPH’17 joined the US Army after she graduated from the UNMC College of Public Health. In this brief video, she talks about her military service and what Veterans Day means to her.
Nov 11, 2022
Tips for Starting Your Own Business
In March of 2018, Mike Moravec, PT, DPT’04, OCS opened his own physical therapy clinic, Bluffs Physical Therapy, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He and his wife, Lisa Moravec, RDH’02, MSDH, share advice to UNMC students and alumni who would like to open their own business. Whether it is something you would like to do soon, or […]
Oct 25, 2022
Advocating for yourself isn’t always the easiest thing to do. However, it is an important action students and professionals alike need to do to gain opportunities, experiences and more. It might be hard, but it’s worth it. Jillian Negri, DNP’17, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC reminds us of the importance of advocating for yourself.
Jul 27, 2022
Happy National Public Health Week! Where we live impacts our health and wellbeing. Public Health makes our communities healthier, stronger and safer! We want to wish a happy National Public Health Week to our College of Public Health alumni. The work you do is appreciated and does not go unnoticed. ❤️ In honor of this […]
Apr 6, 2022
The Connections Project Blog covers a wide range of topics. From financial tips to professional lessons-learned to mental health, the blog features solid advice from UNMC alumni who have real-world experience to share. We are so thankful for the alumni who have shared their words of wisdom so far! We are always looking for additional […]
Jan 27, 2022
