Sidney, Scottsbluff, Alliance students named to UNMC Dean’s List

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list, recognizing students who have achieved academic excellence in their respective programs.

February 17, 2025Updated: February 17, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA – The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list, recognizing students who have achieved academic excellence in their respective programs. The list includes students from various colleges, including nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health professions.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students in nursing and allied health professions must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Pharmacy students must rank in the top 20% of their class with a GPA of 3.5 or above, while dental students must be in the top 10% of their class for the semester.

Local Students Honored

College of Pharmacy

  • Sidney – Nicole Birner

College of Allied Health Professions

  • Sidney – McKenzie Andrew (Radiography)

College of Nursing

  • Alliance – Riley Lawrence (Kearney Campus), Kaitlyn Johnson, Regan Lambert (Scottsbluff Campus), Kelsey Horton (Norfolk Campus)

  • Scottsbluff – Emma Fink, Andrea Pearson, Steffi Geline Tactacan, Jenna Wolverton (Scottsbluff Campus)

  • Sidney – Emma Wareham, Madelyn Watchorn (Scottsbluff Campus), Taylor Runge (Norfolk Campus)

  • Ogallala – Alexandra Coffman (Scottsbluff Campus)

  • Holyoke, CO – Kylie Purkeypile (Kearney Campus)

  • Torrington, WY – Maryssa Lira (College of Dentistry)

For the full list of UNMC dean’s list honorees, visit the university’s website. 

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