Happy (belated) New Year! I wish you the very best for a purposeful and productive 2024.

I am pleased to share with you the CAHP Biennial Report, encompassing 2021-2023. We had so many anniversary-related and other events during 2022, we decided to publish a two-year “anniversary” edition of what is typically our annual report.

This report chronicles some amazing achievements of the CAHP over the past two-years, including:

Of course the report provides an ongoing source of data about the growth and accomplishments of the CAHP. But as importantly, as an alumnus of our great college, I hope you will take a few minutes to review this with great pride at the significant impact of our college.

My very best,

Kyle P. Meyer, PhD, MS '85, PT '79, FASHP, Dean

In June 2023, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the establishment of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree, to be administered and housed within the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. The DMSc degree is a voluntary, advanced doctorate degree for physician assistants (PAs) and applications are currently being accepted for this fully-online degree program for credentialied PAs who wish to enhance or advance their practice.

UNMC will be the first and only DMSc program in Nebraska and one of about only 15 across the country. It will include mastery of six core competencies, rigorous field placement and a capstone project. Didactic coursework will be offered in a fully online, asynchronous format.

UNMC’s new Master of Respiratory Care degree program is now accepting applications. The program will consist of approximately 80 credit hours delivered over five semesters (21 months) and is open to students who complete prerequisite coursework at an undergraduate accredited university and there is no requirement of prior competencey in respiratory therapy.

The first cohort of 20 students will begin in the fall of 2024, and the plan will be to gradually increase total enrollment in the program to 52 students and offer the program on both the Omaha and Kearney campuses.

The first class of master’s degree diagnostic cytology grads, who matriculated in fall 2022, come from all over and will get jobs all over, thanks to the expertise learned and degrees conferred at UNMC. 

In December, several of this first class of master’s degree graduates came “home” to take part in commencement and officially receive their degrees in person at UNMC. Read more.

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ clinical perfusion program has established UNMC’s Clinical Perfusion Training and Simulation Program. It is one of just 11 such programs nationwide recognized as a high-fidelity simulation center by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Read more.

We are seeking alumni who are interested in sharing their personal and professional insight with students. We post this written or video content on our Connections Project Blog  and/or our social media channels. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering, please complete the short interest form.  

We are seeking UNMC Love Stories from alumni to share on Valentine's Day. Whether romantic or platonic, we want to hear about the relationships that began right here at UNMC. Tell us about your partner, your best friend, or maybe a spot on campus you adore. Share your story.

UNMC’s Giving Day, For the Greater Good, is set to take place March 27-28, 2024. The giving day will advance UNMC by supporting scholarships, colleges, student organizations and UNMC’s clinical partners and institutions. Additional information can be found at the Giving Day website. Donations given during this event will count toward the Only in Nebraska Campaign.

We are grateful for the support that our alumni, friends, and donors make to each of our seven Innovation Funds, which enables us to provide opportunities for alumni to build their connection to UNMC, provide critical support to students, and continue to build the pipeline of support for future generations. 

The Spring 2024 McGoogan Sessions schedule is now available. Alumni interested in learning more or attending any of the sessions, can visit the library’s website.

This past year, the UNMC Alumni Association was proud to provide our alumni with numerous opportunities to connect with each other, engage with current students, and stay involved with UNMC. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make 2023 a truly remarkable year.

Take a look back at the past year and the growth that UNMC saw across its 500-mile campus.

Coming soon: the Genetic Counseling Alumni Facebook Page!

And connect with us through our UNMC Alumni Association socials. ↓