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
Jeffrey Gold
Advancing rural health improves all Nebraska
By Douglas A. Kristensen and Jeffrey P. Gold Our state’s rural areas have much to be proud of: low crime rate, outstanding community pride and neighbors willing to lend a hand are just a few. But it’s no secret that collectively, Nebraskans have watched our rural populations decline over the decades. With those decreases, we lose resources, services and schools, leaving communities disadvantaged in their fight for sustainability. Those of us who are also working hard to … [Read more...] about Advancing rural health improves all Nebraska
VIDEO MESSAGE: Get vaccinated and celebrate the holidays safely
UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey Gold encourage students, faculty and staff to demonstrate the strength of the Loper Spirit and get vaccinated before heading home for the holidays. Widespread vaccinations have proven to significantly reduce positive cases of COVID on campus and in the community. The university encourages students and employees to be fully … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Get vaccinated and celebrate the holidays safely
University of Nebraska statement on critical race theory
“The free and open pursuit of ideas is a cherished principle in higher education, and its preservation is vital for any great university. As our policies and practices make clear, the University of Nebraska is strongly committed to academic freedom. We support and defend the liberties our teachers and learners have to freely discuss ideas in and outside of the classroom. “Our central mission is to educate Nebraska’s future leaders, and in preparing students to be … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska statement on critical race theory
