Kearney Rural Health Project
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
The inaugural regional associate dean of medicine will be based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Apr 30, 2024
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
UNK, UNMC celebrate future of health care education during beam-raising ceremony
Dr. Gold: The Rural Health Education Building sends a ‘powerful message’ to students who want to live and work in rural communities.
Apr 2, 2024
![The final structural beam for the new Rural Health Education Building is placed Monday morning during a ceremony at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BeamRaising8040224-900x600.jpg)
UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex named for Chancellor Kristensen
The honor recognizes Kristensen’s role as a champion in building the health sciences workforce across greater Nebraska.
Dec 4, 2023
![The Rural Health Education Building is targeted for completion in late 2025 with occupancy in early 2026.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNK-UNMC120423-900x600.jpg)
Groundbreaking UNK-UNMC partnership ushers in new era for rural health care
The $95 million project addresses the critical need for health care providers in Nebraska.
Sep 6, 2023
![A team of 20 shovelers broke ground Tuesday on the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RuralHealthGroundbreaking1-900x600.jpg)
Regents accept design review of UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building
Chancellor: Regents’ action on Thursday was a ‘crucial next step’ for the project.
Aug 18, 2023
![A rendering of the Rural Health Education Building](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RuralHealth1021022-900x600.jpg)
Physicians soon will complete their medical training in Kearney
UNK student Cordelia Harbison shows the excitement behind the planned Rural Health Education Building.
Jul 5, 2023
![Cordelia Harbison, far left, a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has witnessed the impact physicians can have on their patients in rural areas. It drove her to pursue a career in medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CordeliaHarbison070523-900x600.jpeg)
UNMC leaders visit Kearney to discuss future
Campus leaders hosted alumni and preceptors to discuss the Healthier Rural Nebraska Initiative to expand UNMC health science programs in Kearney.
Aug 23, 2022
![UNMC leaders visiting Kearney](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/UNKsession082322.jpeg)
Legislature OKs UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex funding
Bill now moves to Gov. Ricketts’ desk for consideration.
Apr 8, 2022
![The Health Science Education Complex on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/HSEC1130.jpg)