Family is at the center of Caleb Kelly’s life in Pender, Nebraska. So, when he heard about the Presidential Scholars Program at the University of Nebraska, he picked up the phone to see if his perfect ACT score would help him receive a top-tier education while staying close to home.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln junior Matt Girard is grateful for a recently launched University Libraries program that provides him and other students with access to free course materials and e-books. “It makes life a little less stressful,” Girard said.

Three members of the inaugural class of UNMC Scott Scholars say their interest in health care stems from a desire to make a difference in the world. All three — who are also UNO graduates — credit the prestigious program with providing mentorship to inspire their future careers as physicians.

UNO plays an essential role in helping Nebraska address its health care workforce shortages by providing foundational STEM classes and a path to health careers.

When Marsha and Neal Morien decided to invest in UNMC’s Center for Drug Design and Innovation, they knew it could benefit not only the state of Nebraska, but possibly the world.

During his 22-year tenure as UNK chancellor, Doug Kristensen, J.D., has been a dedicated advocate of bringing health care education to the Kearney campus and creating jobs where they’re needed most.