UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

02/05/2026

Congratulations to our first DMSc degree recipients!

The DMSc degree can be essential for some physician assistants to maintain clinical expertise and grow with standards.

02/04/2026

It's World Cancer Day. Find out more on this blog written by two Genetic Counseling students.

by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has been personally affected by cancer in some way or another. It is estimated that 1 in 5 […]

02/04/2026

Please welcome Rachel Ettle to our allied health team! You can read about her on our blog...

Rachel Ettle, MBA is the new Administrator II for the College of Allied Health Professions. Here’s more about Rachel in her own words: I’m originally from Minnesota but moved to Nebraska as a teenager and grew up just south of Lincoln. I earned my MBA from Nebraska Wesleyan University and have s...

01/26/2026

Say hello to Robb and read about our newest clinical education associate in PA on our blog!

Robb Steinpreis, BFA, is the new clinical education associate for our physician assistant program. Here’s more about Robb in his own words: I grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, where I explored the hobbies only a small town can provide, such as dinners at Marcie’s diner or the Happy Inn, going for a ...

01/19/2026

What ARE you doing for others?

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy through service as the med center community volunteers with United Way of the Midlands to assemble mindfulness kits for local agencies.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us that progress requires both reflection and action.

01/12/2026

Happy 1st day of classes in 2026! Kearney students have a beautiful new building they will get to start exploring today!

The Health Science Education Center II is UNMC’s 2nd building located on the west end of the UNK campus, part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex.

01/08/2026

Here's the photo album for our December Convocation. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCFX69 Congratulations to all the graduates!

01/08/2026

New grants for Drs Jackson and Hanson!

Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a leading cause of health burden in Nebraska and a priority of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC). Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team: Yvonne Golightly, PhD; Edward Deehan, Ph...

01/06/2026

Congratulations Professor Creps!

🎉 Congratulations to Jennifer Creps, MPAS, PA-C! 🎉

We are proud to share that the UNMC PA Class of 2025 has selected Jennifer Creps, MPAS, PA-C as the recipient of the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant Excellence in Teaching Award.

This honor reflects Jen’s outstanding dedication to PA education, her commitment to student success, and the impactful learning environment she creates every day.

Thank you, Jen, for the passion, expertise, and heart you bring to our program. The UNMC PA community is grateful for you — and we are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! ✨

01/05/2026

The Wellbeing and Recognition Committee would like to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated in the CAHP Diaper Drive in support of the Nebraska Diaper Bank. Because of your generosity, our drive collected 2,712 diapers, which will help diaper 42 babies in our community! 💞😀

12/15/2025

Registration deadline is this Friday!

UNMC and Creighton are co-hosting a course to train clinical instructors on January 9-10, 2026. See the flier for details and registration.

12/10/2025

Maggie and Perris enjoyed hosting representatives on our Omaha campus from CareerPathway.com, Cheer Express and the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation!

Big day at University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC!
CareerPathway.com, Barrientos Scholarship Foundation, and Cheer Athletics teamed up with UNMC leaders to explore new ways to connect students—especially Latino, first-gen, and rural talent—to high-demand healthcare careers right here in Nebraska. This is just the beginning.