By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s an easy way to measure the quality of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s health science programs. Just look at the acceptance rates. Over the last three years, 87% of UNK students who applied for admission to a clinical program or professional school were successful. This includes acceptance rates of 100% for pharmacy, optometry and chiropractic programs, 99% for nursing, 86% for radiologic technology, 73% … [Read more...] about UNK uses full-service approach to support health science students
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Testifiers show support for UNK-UNMC rural health project during legislative hearing
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – Calling it an opportunity to “change rural Nebraska forever,” University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen and other testifiers voiced their support Thursday for a project that would expand health care education at UNK. Speaking before the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, Kristensen promoted the proposed Nebraska Rural Health Education Building as a way to address urgent health care workforce … [Read more...] about Testifiers show support for UNK-UNMC rural health project during legislative hearing
Building on proven success, UNK-UNMC project would strengthen rural health care
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Natalie Ramirez could go pretty much anywhere when she graduates in May. With nurses in high demand across the state and country, she won’t have any trouble finding a job after completing her bachelor’s degree. Many young professionals would view this as an opportunity to move to a big city, but not Ramirez. She plans to start her career in rural Nebraska, where she received her education and training. A native of … [Read more...] about Building on proven success, UNK-UNMC project would strengthen rural health care
Explore interesting topics, careers during UNK summer science camps
KEARNEY – Middle and high school students can explore crime scene investigation, cybersecurity, health care and agriculture during University of Nebraska at Kearney summer camps. Society and Science Camps, led by UNK faculty, give youths an opportunity to learn about interesting topics and careers while experiencing university life in a fun and educational environment. The camps, which begin in June, are offered in residential and commuter options for varying grade … [Read more...] about Explore interesting topics, careers during UNK summer science camps
Discover something new through UNK Society and Science summer camps
KEARNEY – There’s plenty to discover this summer at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting several academic camps that give middle and high school students a chance to experience university life while learning about interesting topics in the science, math and law fields. The Society and Science Camps, led by UNK faculty, allow students to explore areas such as crime scene investigation, cybersecurity, astronomy, health care and agriculture in a fun and … [Read more...] about Discover something new through UNK Society and Science summer camps
