ASCLS–Nebraska is excited to partner with the ASCP Great Plains Chapter for a joint Spring Meeting in Omaha, March 24–25! ✨ Two days of education, networking, and connection with laboratory professionals from across the region. 📣 Registration is OPEN! store.ascp.org/productlisti...

All-campus forum reminder 🗓️ Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD will be joined by Heidi Keeler, PhD and Charlotte Evans on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Forum details: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Supporting wellness across our campus community. ❤️ Learn more about our campus resources: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

The International Student Office has developed an International Student Resources Canvas page for our international student community! An informative seminar is set to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 12:30 to 1:00 to go over all of the useful information it has to offer. buff.ly/vrb6ltm

International students interested in becoming an ambassador for the Global Ambassador program are welcome to sign up for a training this Friday, January 30th in DRC-1 Room 1004. Here, students will learn about expectations, communication tips, and strategies for connecting with incoming students.

The fastest growing sport in the U.S. is pickleball, and the Center for Healthy living wants YOU to get in on the action! Students curious about pickleball or wanting to flex their skills are welcome to attend a pickleball demo at the gym on Jan. 28th. Sign up here!

Adedayo Ogunware, IPMM Graduate Student, will be presenting "Neutrophil Reprogramming Fuels Immunosuppression in Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Infection" at today's Physiology Forum. 9:00 a.m. in the Buffett Cancer Center. @maalfaidi.bsky.social @gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc-chvr.bsky.social

Today we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who's service and messages on equality still resonate to this day. We aspire to reach the lofty heights of Dr. King's words through UNMC's values of innovation, teamwork, excellence, accountability, courage, and healing.

From computers, smart phones, tv's and more, it feels like we exchange one form of screen time for another throughout the day. To combat this feeling of constant connectivity, UNMC is offering a Digital Detox Challenge starting January 19th. Check out the link for more details:

Happy first day of classes! We know that each semester brings it's own set of unique challenges, but we know our Ph.D. students are up for it!

Dr. Davies is holding an All-Campus forum today to discuss opportunities and events on the UNMC campus. Anyone is welcome to attend, with a virtual option available via Zoom.

IPID graduate students in our department helped make the season brighter for some local kids, raising $880 and purchasing 29 gifts for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Drive.

Dr. Davies to hold all-campus forum Tuesday www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Happy Holidays to you and yours from the IGBPS office! We are so grateful to be part of a wonderful organization, and to work with so many brilliant minds. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with love and laughter.

Brb gonna listen to Dr. Davies' holiday playlist on repeat this week www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

As the semester comes to a close today, we just want to congratulate all of our IGPBS students who have worked so hard this semester. We are extremely proud of everything you've worked towards and accomplished, and we can't wait to see what breakthroughs you make in the spring!

Congratulations to Drs. Mara Jana Broadhurst and Scot Ouellette, winners of the department's Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes faculty who consistently exemplify high standards of excellence in basic, translational, clinical, or population-level research.

We can’t wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our December 2025 graduates at commencement on Dec. 19! Commencement details ⬇️ Omaha live stream at 7 PM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOLs... UNMC Grad Graphics: unmc.webdamdb.com/bp/#/downloa... Giphy stickers: giphy.com/UNMC

🚨 The UNMC Ice rink is open TOMORROW! 🚨 To celebrate the opening of the ice rink, UNMC is holding its annual Holiday Skate Day starting at 11:30 am! Students and staff are welcome to put on some skates, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy the opening day of the ice rink!

Today is UNMC Day at the historic Durham Museum in downtown Omaha! Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to visit the museum from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to explore the museum's exhibits and holiday decor. And best of all, admission is free with your UNMC badge!

The UNMC GSA and Alumni Associations are hosting a virtual Alumni Career Panel tomorrow from noon to 1:00 pm. Students interested in getting real-world career advice and tips on how to navigate career paths are welcome to sign up below! unmc.campuslabs.com/engage/event...

Public speaking can be hard, which is why the UNMC Grad Student Consulting Club wants to help you improve these skills! They are hosting a public speaking skills event next Monday, 11/17 to help you communicate effectively. Sign up below! unmc.campuslabs.com/engage/event...

🗣️ UNMC faculty, staff and students: Join Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, today (Nov. 10) at noon for the all-campus forum. Dr. Davies will be joined by Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research, to share plans for a new UNMC Office of Industry Engagement. www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Tune in today at 4 PM for the UNMC Distinguished Scientists 2025 Award Ceremony 🏆 Streaming live here: www.unmc.edu/research/dis...

Be a Lifesaver in the Big Ten Blood Drive Challenge! 🩸 Nebraska is running close with Wisconsin and with your help, we can close that gap and again win the top spot before the competition ends. More information: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

The priority deadline for applying to the IGPBS is November 15th, which means there is still time to apply! If you're an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, get your application and required documents in by the deadline to receive priority status!

Say hello to our Student Senate! 👋 We’re excited for everything they’ll be working on for 2025-2026! Read more: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

The BMB program is putting on a Career Workshop for all students next Thursday, November 13th! It will feature UNMC alumni who are coming back to talk about their careers and how they got into their career path. This is a great opportunity to learn about careers after you get your Ph.D.!

Featured in today's UNMC Today is a write up on the director of our beloved BMB program Dr. Becky Deegan! You can learn all about her and the impact her research has here: www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Trick or treat, without the sugar overload! 🍬 Registered dietitian Courtney Aken shares fun, healthy Halloween alternatives in the latest #AskUNMC.

Halloween is right around the corner, and there is no better place to be than at Scriptown for GSA's Halloween Havoc event! Friday night they are hosting UNMC students from 6-10pm, where there will be food, games, and music, along with a costume contest!

🧑‍🦽Fitness for every body! At #unmcMMI, we believe everyone—regardless of ability—deserves access to fun, lifelong fitness. 📍Learn more about #mmiPhysicalTherapy: go.unmc.edu/mmi_pt 📍https://go.unmc.edu/choose_pt #choosePT #pediatricphysicaltherapy #mmiPT #MobilityMatters

The UNMC GSA is hosting a Healthy Halloween event this Friday from 12:00-2:00! Come join your fellow Grad Studies students for healthy snacks, a spooky photo booth, costume contest, and more!

The statewide stroke conference connected providers across four campuses for an immersive learning experience using hologram and VR technology. Learn how we’re making an impact in this Silicon Prairie News story: siliconprairienews.com/2025/10/unmc...

UNMC's Student Senate and International Student Association are hosting a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event! The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29th from 3:00-5:00 in the DRC Commons. Sign up and join the Halloween festivities!

Join Us for Our Inaugural Interest Meeting! 📍 DRC I Room 1004 🗓️ 3:00–4:00 PM Come learn more about our organization, get involved, and meet new people! Stick around after the meeting for a fun game of Lotería with prizes for the winners!

The IGPBS program is holding a virtual open house for prospective students this Thursday, October 23rd! Any student with a strong background in biology and a love of research is encouraged to attend!

Science never stops and neither do we! Here's a rundown of where we'll be this week: - 10/7 Kim is attending the University of Iowa's STEM Fair - 10/8 Matt will be at Wayne State College's College & Internship Fair - 10/9 Both will be at UMKC's Job & Internship Fair

Events during UNMC Research Month

We are on the road again tomorrow to head to Kearney for the @unkearney.bsky.social Career & Internship Fair! We are so excited to visit with UNK students, so if you're attending this event, please stop by the IGPBS booth and say hello!

October is Research Month at UNMC! 🎉 A campus-wide initiative to elevate and advance the research enterprise at UNMC. Each week of Research Month will highlight different aspects of the research ecosystem and provide opportunities for learning, networking and growth. www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

If you have time today, check out this seminar from Nate Hueber at UNO who is presenting on how to capitalize on your interview. This is great advice for students who are looking to prepare for life after their Ph.D.

The hunt for the next great group of biomedical researchers NEVER stops, and we know we have some brilliant minds right in our backyard. We are attending the UNO All Majors Career & Internship fair today! If you're interested in a biomedical research career, we can't wait to speak with you!

Recruiting season has begun and the IGPBS office is in search of the next great biomedical researcher! Kim is heading out to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Fall Career + Internship Fair tomorrow, so if you see the IGPBS booth, stop by and say hello! #UNMC

Don't mind the typo, the We Are UNMC BBQ is happening TODAY! Don't miss out on all of the food, music, and games going on at the Center for Healthy Living from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm!

UNMC's annual We Are UNMC BBQ is going on this Wednesday, Aug. 28th at the Center for Healthy Living! Everyone is encouraged to attend, where there will be free food, giveaways, music, and games! For details, check out the events page here:

We are so proud of the IGPBS students helping out with the UNMC community garden and providing food to the Kountze Food Pantry and Ronald McDonald House! www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

We're announcing a new publication coming out of the IGPBS office: the IGPBS DAWGS! This publication features a student from each sub-program who recently had a first-author publication for their research! Today we're highlighting Venkatesh Varadharaj with the BMB program.

We are so thrilled to welcome the newest addition to the IGPBS program today! We have over 40 students from 8 different countries joining us for the next phase of their academic career.

Today we're attending the Boys & Girls Club Career Fair! We love getting to talk to the next generation of scientists!