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Two Sisters, One Passion
By: Hallie Luther When Emily (Berzonsky) Scarcello chose to pursue her Master of Public Health with a Health Promotion concentration at UNMC, her younger sister, Kate (Berzonsky) Brodersen, was still in high school. A few years later, Kate enrolled in the same program at the same school, with a concentration in Epidemiology. Neither sister set out to mirror the other; […]
Mar 20, 2026
Update on UNMC College of Public Health Academic Programs
The UNMC College of Public Health has been busy developing new degree programs and adding additional concentrations. While you may have seen some of these updates, Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, PhD, assistant dean of academic affairs for the COPH and assistant professor, has put together a comprehensive summary below. Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) New DrPH concentrations […]
Mar 16, 2026
Asking for Help
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
Happy “I Love NU” Week!
This week, UNK, UNL, UNMC and UNO come together to support and advocate for our university system during I Love NU Week. Yesterday, University supporters met at the Nebraska State Capitol for an in-person I Love NU Day event. UNMC staff at I Love NU Day. UNMC students at I Love NU Day. Today, we […]
Apr 6, 2023
Solid Advice in Changing Times
Colonel Joshua McConkey, MD ’03, FACEP, FACEM shares his advice for students and notes that, even though the world has changed, the fundamental principles don’t. Check it out.
Dec 3, 2020
We Give Thanks for You
Time, talent and treasure are all resources we can share with others, perhaps in varying degrees, but that we can share to make a difference nonetheless. Hear from three alumni about what prompted them to start giving back to impact UNMC students, the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. This is the time of the year where […]
Nov 18, 2020
Gratitude–It’s Always in Style
We in the Alumni Association know this has been such an unprecedented year, but one thing that has not changed is our ability to express gratitude. Today we would like to share with you a website dedicated to saying thank you to the alumni and friends who have supported a UNMC Innovation Fund for any […]
Oct 21, 2020
Try, Try Again
Dr. Sigler was tenacious in his dream of becoming a dentist and the road wasn’t an easy one when it came to getting into dental school. Hear him share a little bit of his story and the tips he offers for students and young professionals or any of us who need a little encouragement to […]
Sep 18, 2020
Living, Working & Volunteering in Rural Nebraska: A Nurse’s Story
It is widely known that recruiting healthcare professionals to the rural setting is an ongoing challenge. Healthcare systems have collaborated with colleges and universities for years to develop programs promoting rural practice for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Nearly three decades ago I began my nursing career at the Mid-Plains Community […]
Sep 3, 2020
Welcome New Students!
This week, new students from across all of UNMC’s colleges and programs are entering into their chosen healthcare profession. Many are participating in a white coat or professionalism ceremony as a rite of passage into their field of practice. Healthcare professionals adhere to a code of standards and ethics. These responsibilities, obligations and expected behaviors […]
Aug 21, 2020
