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UNMC defining the future of rural health care
The Health Science Education Complex in Kearney is successfully training health care professionals and has potential to expand to further meet rural Nebraska’s needs.
Feb 21, 2022
![Nikki Carritt, director of the UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NicoleCarritt022122.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Feb. 18, 2022
New chairman and vice chairman of the NU Board of Regents and a new health care certificate offered at UNO.
Feb 18, 2022
![From left, Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, chairman of the NU Board of Regents, and Regent Tim Clare of Lincoln, vice chairman of the board](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PharesClaire021822.jpg)
ARPA proposals supported as a boost for Nebraska
At a legislative hearing Thursday, the University of Nebraska offered plans to turn investments through the American Rescue Plan Act into bold improvements for the state.
Feb 18, 2022
![A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Joint project would strengthen rural health care, communities
Healthier Rural Nebraska Initiative will provide critical support for the health care needs throughout rural Nebraska.
Feb 18, 2022
![The UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex (at right) would be located next to the existing UNK Health Science Education Complex.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RuralHealth2021822-900x600.jpg)
Pancreas cancer funding aims to accelerate treatments
The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence has potential to multiply UNMC research efforts to more effectively fight the deadly disease.
Feb 18, 2022
![The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence would be a crucial part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BuffettCancerCenter121621.jpg)
Investment would better prepare state for disasters
The Global Center for Health Security, a national voice on biopreparedness, looks to step up Nebraska’s preparations for the next disaster.
Feb 18, 2022
![Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and clinical operations at the Global Center for Health Security, addresses a press conference in February 2020 about the emerging coronavirus pandemic. At left is James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation for the GCHS. (Kent Sievers/UNMC)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GlobalCenter021822-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD
Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.
Feb 18, 2022
![Laura Bilek, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bilek021722.jpg)
CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars
The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.
Feb 17, 2022
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Distinguished scientist: Rebekah Gundry, PhD
Dr. Gundry’s research areas are the heart, cell surface glycoproteins and mass spectrometry.
Feb 17, 2022
![Rebekah Gundry, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gundry021722.jpg)
UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health
Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.
Feb 17, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlysonHanish021722.jpg)