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Grand Island students learn more about health care, UNK during campus visit

March 5, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grand Island Senior High School’s Academy of Medical Sciences is designed specifically for students interested in health care professions. The academy features specialized classes and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage students to start thinking about potential career paths. On Wednesday, roughly 100 of these students visited the University of Nebraska at Kearney to take a closer look at the next step in … [Read more...] about Grand Island students learn more about health care, UNK during campus visit

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News Tagged With: Athletic Training, Grand Island Senior High School, Health Care, Health Science Education Complex, Health Sciences, Kaysha Anson, Kearney, KHOP, Paula Poppe, Sarah Jones, UNK, UNMC

New UNK learning community supports students interested in health care careers

January 28, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Health care is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. Employment in the field is expected to grow by 14% from 2018 to 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, adding about 1.9 million new jobs, which is more than any other occupational group. In Nebraska, the demand for health care workers is widespread, according to Brandon Drozd, who notes that shortages are “pretty much … [Read more...] about New UNK learning community supports students interested in health care careers

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Career, News, Student Life Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Science Explorers Learning Community, Health Sciences, Kearney, KHOP, UNK, UNMC

UNK academic scholarships valued at $18M given to incoming freshmen

June 25, 2019 by gottulatm

KEARNEY – More than 1,050 University of Nebraska at Kearney academic merit scholarships have been granted to the 2019 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total value of the awards is nearly $18 million over four years. The total includes 243 Board of Regents scholarships. Among the most prestigious awards granted by the university, each full-tuition Board of Regents scholarship is valued at more than $26,000 over four years. UNK awards more than $26 … [Read more...] about UNK academic scholarships valued at $18M given to incoming freshmen

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: Board of Regents, Cooperating School, Distinguished Scholar, Kearney Health Opportunities Program, kearney Hub, Kearney Law Opportunities Program, KHOP, KLOP, Loper Achievement, Omaha World-Herald, Scholarships, Teacher Scholars Academy, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities

May 10, 2019 by gottulatm

KEARNEY – High school students can explore career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries during summer events at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting a five-week Health Sciences Academy, beginning June 3, for students entering grade 12. The academy, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, will introduce participants to various health care fields, as well as the educational programs available at UNK. Students will … [Read more...] about UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Health Care, Health Science Education Complex, Health Sciences Academy, KHOP, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Workshop

Health Careers Club part of UNK’s plan to keep talent in Nebraska

December 17, 2018 by admin

Ellie Miller, a radiography instructor with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions, shows high schoolers the Anatomage Table inside the Health Science Education Complex during last week’s Health Careers Club session at UNK. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A report released in February by the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows the state has made some progress in the ongoing effort to improve access to quality health care. For instance, the number of registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and paramedics working in the state has increased over the past decade. However, the report notes “substantial” challenges still remain, particularly in rural … [Read more...] about Health Careers Club part of UNK’s plan to keep talent in Nebraska

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Ellie Miller, Health Care, Health Careers Club, Kearney Health Opportunities Program, KHOP, McKenna Butler, Peggy Abels, University of Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC, Vinnie Martin

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