Kearney Rural Health Project
Meet the trailblazers in UNMC’s Kearney PharmD program
As UNMC expands its health science education programs in Kearney, nine students make up the first PharmD class there.
Jun 24, 2026
‘I can be myself in a small town’
A future pharmacist studying at UNMC in Kearney aims to bring meaningful connections to small town Nebraska,
Jun 18, 2026
Piper taking next step at UNMC med school in Kearney
After graduating from UNK in May as a pre-medical student, Elly Piper will stay in Kearney to attend medical school at UNMC.
Jun 5, 2026
Daro expresses gratitude for rural health opportunities
UNMC Student Regent Allie Daro is a graduate of UNK and the Kearney Health Opportunities Program.
May 27, 2026
UNMC, UNK celebrate opening of rural health education complex
Kearney facilities expand UNMC offerings in medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing and allied health.
May 15, 2026
Ceremony today to celebrate UNMC’s expansion in Kearney
The new Health Science Education Center II is part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex.
May 14, 2026
Health Science Education Center II atrium named for Hamiltons
Carey and Brian Hamilton commit $5 million to support the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s rural health initiatives.
Apr 3, 2026
First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships
The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.
Feb 23, 2026
Pharmacy, nursing students in Kearney join for vaccine clinics
The effort this fall marked the first interprofessional immunization clinics as UNMC expands on the Kearney campus.
Jan 7, 2026
First pharmacy students in Kearney mark proud milestone
Catching up with the first cohort of the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s class at UNMC’s Kearney campus.
Nov 7, 2025