For the first time, future physicians will complete their medical training in Kearney.

A noble effort is underway to turn the tide against pancreatic cancer. The initiative is led by recently recruited Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D., who aims to find a cure for this lethal disease.

Passion is a word several students used to describe what they’re drawing from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ heavy emphasis on experiential learning, along with practice, portfolios and professional contacts.

Students are learning the art of moving forward through the work of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak.

Chancellor Ronnie Green, Ph.D., says higher education access is a hallmark of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. “If you look at the population of our state, this institution has educated the majority of our teachers, of our doctors, of our lawyers, of our bankers, of our leaders in political life in the state of Nebraska,” says Green, who will retire June 30.

Architecture grad Richard Griffin was inspired by his mother’s resolve as she raised her three children alone. In gratitude, he established a scholarship at his alma mater in her honor.