Alumni Association – Connections Project
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
Nicole Meier, a 2006 graduate of UNMC’s laboratory science program, shares why she chose UNMC for her health professions education. In celebration of Medical Lab Professionals Week, she shares how Lab Medicine was where she was meant to be, and appreciation for the impact that UNMC has had on her, as well as the community.
Apr 26, 2023
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
Being an Inclusive Healthcare Provider
In all fields of work, being aware of the diversity around you is important. It is easy to make assumptions based on our own background, experiences and worldview. Learning about the perspectives of others and consciously challenging our own assumptions goes a long way in creating more inclusive environments. Desi Bailey, MD’75 makes an effort […]
Mar 15, 2023
In this day and age, there are so many apps we can use in our day to day lives. From apps that help keep us organized to those that help us learn new languages, there are a plethora of options you can browse and download. Included in this are wellness apps. Maybe you’ve heard of […]
Mar 1, 2023
Event Recap: Graduate Studies Networking Night
On February 2, 2023, the Graduate Studies Alumni Council and Graduate Student Association hosted their annual Networking Night. Forty students attended the event, which featured a panel of six alumni who shared about their careers and answered student questions. The event also offered time for small group conversations and networking. Attendees described the event as […]
Feb 24, 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
Did you know January is National Mentoring Month? This month, the UNMC Alumni Association hopes to help invest in mentorship relationships between UNMC alumni and students by providing tools and resources for mentors and avenues to find alumni mentors for mentees. To start, Tanner Johnson, PharmD’19 explains three tips he follows as a mentor. To […]
Jan 18, 2023
Making Exercise and Movement Part of Your Routine
Happy New Year! For many, a new year brings a time to reflect on the past and think about the future and what it might hold. You might be thinking about your intentions or resolutions for the new year, which may include prioritizing exercise and movement into your daily life. Logan Franck, PharmD’17 shares how […]
Jan 4, 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
