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Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney

September 29, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

LINCOLN – While the University of Nebraska Medical Center has a strong presence in central and western Nebraska, a legislative interim study is looking at whether that could be increased to address the state’s health workforce concerns. Legislative Resolution (LR) 392 examines the feasibility of increasing the capacity of pre-health academic and research undergraduate programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to help expand the permanent presence of UNMC in … [Read more...] about Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Career, News Tagged With: College of Allied Health Professions, Health Care, Health Science Education Complex, John Lowe, Kearney, Kyle Meyer, Legislature, Nicole Carritt, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNMC

Science Cafe webinar focuses on COVID-19 vaccine, communication

September 24, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

Dave Crouse

WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Vaccine Development and Communicating Sound Science” TOPIC: The coronavirus pandemic has impacted science, medicine, political discourse and social interactions. In addition to understanding some basics about COVID-19, its viral transmission, prevention and therapy, we have learned more about the importance of communication to the public regarding … [Read more...] about Science Cafe webinar focuses on COVID-19 vaccine, communication

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, David Crouse, Kearney, Science Cafe, Sigma Xi, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNMC

‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care

September 14, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

The University of Nebraska has released the newest episode of its “Leading Nebraska” podcast series, featuring efforts at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals for the state’s rural communities. Nebraska faces significant shortages of health care professionals, and the gaps are especially acute in rural areas. Thirteen of Nebraska's 93 counties lack a primary care physician, according to a 2018 University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: Brandon Drozd, Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, Health Care, Health Careers Club, Kearney, Leading Nebraska, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNMC

NU Faculty Senates take united stance against racism, inequity

July 25, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

The Faculty Senates across the University of Nebraska campuses are united in our grief and condemnation of the ongoing and persistent acts of violence and racism perpetrated against members of our Black communities, such as those leading to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, James Scurlock, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others. We stand in solidarity with our students, staff, faculty and communities of color in the pursuit of justice and racial … [Read more...] about NU Faculty Senates take united stance against racism, inequity

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, Faculty, News, UNK Tagged With: Brandy Clarke, Elliott Ostler, Faculty Senate, Judy Bowmaster, Kearney, Martonia Gaskill, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, Nicole Buan, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNL, UNMC, UNO

Helping hands: UNK faculty making much-needed medical supplies

April 18, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There are five 3D printers inside Kristy Kounovsky-Shafer’s research lab at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Typically, the associate chemistry professor and her students are using this equipment to create devices that concentrate DNA for genome sequencing and analysis. The past month, though, has been anything but typical. Instead of working in the lab, UNK students are finishing the semester through remote … [Read more...] about Helping hands: UNK faculty making much-needed medical supplies

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: 3D Printing, Allen Harpham, Bryan Health, Carla Kegley-Owen, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Chemistry, face mask, face shield, Flatwater Technologies, Jean Mandernach, Kearney, Kristy Kounovsky-Shafer, Maddie Forsman, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Tri-Cities COVID-19 PPE, UNK, UNMC

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