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UNK and UNMC celebrated the opening of the Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney, the largest rural healthcare teaching facility in the country.
The project cost $115 million and includes Health Science Education Center II, expanding programs in medicine, nursing, and allied fields.
Lead donor support and other philanthropy underwrite the project as part of Only in Nebraska campaign.
Public-private partnership and ARPA funding helped finance the complex.
The complex will host 14 academic programs across health disciplines.
University leaders emphasized the project will help Nebraska’s rural communities and workforce.
The complex strengthens interprofessional education and team-based care.
Donors and foundations, including the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation, supported the project.
The project aligns with Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future.
Grand opening featured remarks from UNMC and UNK leaders and community supporters.

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Kearney hosts the nation's largest rural health education complex, a landmark $115 million project that expands rural health training across Nebraska.
Health Science Education Center II, funded in part by ARPA funds, adds facilities and supports partnerships with public and private partners.
UNMC enrollment in Kearney is expected to reach about 625 students at full implementation, nearly doubling the campus presence.
The project involves a broad public-private collaboration with ARPA funding, plus local partners City of Kearney and Central Community College.
Donors, including the Scott Family Foundation, contributed to naming and funding aspects of the complex.
The complex enables UNMC to offer medicine, pharmacy, and public health programs in Kearney for the first time, while expanding allied health and nursing tracks.
Leaders view the project as a catalyst for economic growth and improved rural access to care across Nebraska.
KHOP scholarships help rural Nebraska students by providing full tuition to UNK and conditional admission paths to UNMC.
Officials emphasize the complex represents more than a building—it's about opening possibilities for Nebraska families.
Enrollment and occupancy are phased, with full occupancy beginning in the current month as programs ramp up.
The opening strengthens UNMC's rural health footprint in Kearney, complementing Central Community College and broader regional workforce goals.

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The Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex opened in Kearney, featuring a 110,000-square-foot, three-story facility.
The complex aims to strengthen Nebraska’s healthcare workforce by housing medicine, pharmacy, public health, and allied health programs in Kearney.
A 1:30 p.m. public event at the UNK campus signaled the formal opening and tours followed at Health Science Education Center I and II.
The complex is named in honor of UNK Chancellor Emeritus Doug Kristensen, funded by the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation.
Parking for the event was available in Lot 22, Lot 20, and nearby facilities including the Regional Engagement Center.
The complex adds to UNMC's footprint in Kearney, fostering regional access to healthcare education.
The event featured self-guided tours of the new and existing Health Science Education Centers after the ceremony.
The project represents a major investment in rural health education in Nebraska, totaling $115 million.
The facility is designed to house multiple health programs, enhancing collaboration across disciplines.

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