Kearney Rural Health Project
Pharmacy school at UNK makes progress toward opening
New faculty are being hired, and prospective students are committing to join the inaugural class when classes start in August.
Feb 19, 2025

Alumni creates scholarship for UNMC medical student at UNK
The gift from William Northwall, MD, will support future physicians training at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney.
Sep 25, 2024

Inaugural associate pharmacy dean named for Kearney campus
Linda Sobeski, PharmD, will lead the UNMC College of Pharmacy program based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Sep 16, 2024

Inaugural associate medical dean named for Kearney campus
Robert Messbarger, MD, will lead the UNMC College of Medicine program based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Sep 4, 2024

UNK, UNMC students provide medical care in Peru
The experience in South America showed the students that the goal of their care was the same: Help patients as best you can.
Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Meyer to lead health care workforce efforts as interim assistant vice chancellor
Kyle Meyer, PhD, will continue serving as dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.
Aug 28, 2024

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

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

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

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
