Alumni Association – Connections Project
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
Alumni Share Why They Chose UNMC
Thank you to everyone who came out to the UNMC Only in Nebraska Campaign Rally last week to learn about this historic endeavor and enjoy lunch! Attendees wrote thank you notes to donors, voted on their top campaign priority and took selfies with donor walls. To continue this momentum, we’re sharing a compilation video of […]
Dec 14, 2022
Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for our University’s Future
On November 18th, the University of Nebraska announced the public launch of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. The campaign is a historic effort to encourage at least 150,000 benefactors to give $3 billion to support University of Nebraska students, faculty, academic programs and research to address the needs of the state. […]
Dec 5, 2022
The Importance of Lifelong Learning
The end of each year is a natural time to reflect on where you’ve been, where you are and where you want to be. As the new year approaches, you might start thinking about changes you’d like to make or what you’d like to accomplish going forward. Whatever your goals are, it’s important to continue […]
Dec 1, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving week! We hope you are able to relax with friends and family and enjoy a break from school and work. In the spirit of giving thanks and giving back, we have a video from three-time alumna Jessica Semin, DNP’21, MPH’17, BSN’15, who embodies what it means to give back. In this quick message, […]
Nov 23, 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
In celebration of the UNMC College of Dentistry Alumni Reunion last week and Veteran’s Day next week, we are sharing a video from service member and dentistry alum, Christian Petersen, CPT, DDS’16, MS. While attending dental school, Dr. Petersen met many people who helped influence and guide his career choices. He shares more about who […]
Nov 3, 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
Understanding & Handling Adverse Outcomes
Mistakes are a part of life. While no one wants to make a mistake, it’s inevitable that you will make one a time or two. Knowing how to respond when you mess up can make a big difference both personally and professionally. Scott Sanderson, MPS, CCP, LP’12 understands this and shares the advice he gives […]
Oct 19, 2022
