Alumni Association – Connections Project
Servant Leadership & Relationship Building
Valeria Stokes, MSN’78, EdD grew up in a household where giving back to others was a value ingrained into her character. She took this with her throughout her career, serving in a variety of roles within hospital, corporate and nonprofit leadership. Now, as the Vice President of Human Resources at Erie Health Centers in Chicago, […]
Sep 30, 2020
A Special Edition of Class Notes
Extra, extra, read all about it! Our Special Edition of Class Notes is here! It’s digital, it’s interactive and it’s super informative! In this edition:– Meet the Alumni Office Team– Learn about new projects and initiatives– Read class notes and see what #unmcalumni have been up to
Sep 23, 2020
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
Hear why numerous #unmcalumni chose UNMC for their health professions education in this short and fun video compilation.
Sep 9, 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
Organization and prioritization are the ways that Tanner Johnson, Pharm.D. ’19 maintained his time wisely while pursuing his degree from UNMC. Now that school is back in full swing, we could all use a little helpful insight to enhance our effectiveness throughout the day. See if his tips give you some ideas!
Aug 28, 2020
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
This week we are excited to share leadership insight from alumnus Mike Kozal, MD ’88. From growing up in Nebraska and attending UNMC for medical school, to going to Stanford for an infectious disease fellowship, to working in biotech, being a medical director of public health, providing clinical care and academics and research at the […]
Aug 7, 2020
“The Notochords” is a band made up of students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. Their mission is to combine their passion for music with their roles as student doctors by performing for others. They hope to uplift spirits within their community and to heal others through the power of music. […]
Jul 30, 2020
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give
The above mentioned quote by Winston Churchill speaks volumes. Today we share a story from an alumnus about an example of how he has given back in his own life. Giving of our time, talent or treasure knows no season–ripples of impact can be made each and every day of our lives. Do your little […]
Jul 22, 2020
