Kearney Rural Health Project

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

William Northwall, MD

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

Linda Sobeski, PharmD

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

Robert Messbarger, MD

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

UNK student Kennady Schmidt works with a family during a medical outreach trip to Peru. Students assisted at six mobile medical clinics during their two-week stay. (Courtesy photo)

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

Kyle Meyer, PhD

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

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.

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.

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.

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