Kearney
UNMC Kearney
Through a joint project with the University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNMC educates physicians, pharmacists, public health, nursing and allied health professionals in rural Nebraska.
The Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex also offers professional development, training and continuing education opportunities for existing health care workers and support research that improves the lives of Nebraskans.
The building joins the Health Science Education Complex, where nursing and allied health professions programs have been offered.
UNK also offers bachelor's degrees and pre-professional programs for preparation for further studies at UNMC.
Meet Kearney
Feels like home
One of Central Nebraska’s tri-cities, Kearney is big enough to offer every amenity and small enough to feel like home.
Sandhill cranes
Each spring brings the breathtaking migration of more than a half-million Sandhill Cranes to Central Nebraska, and the thousands of humans who come to see them.
Museum
Whether you are interested in prairie pioneers, the Pony Express, trains, firefighters, art, classic cars or kids’ curiosity, Kearney has a museum for you.
Sports
Auto racing, hard-hitting hockey and UNK Loper sports make for great spectator options, while facilities abound for golfing, boating, camping, fishing, hunting and hiking.