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

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

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.

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

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