UNK Health Sciences

10/07/2026

🩺 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS:

Last year, 88% of students who applied to clinical healthcare professional programs last year were accepted -- come see what sets us apart! 💙💛

UNK Health Sciences Visit Days give you an inside look at healthcare career pathways and the many unique resources we offer that can help you succeed!

During your visit, you’ll:
🔬 Explore health-related majors and career pathways
🤝 Learn about KHOP, Health Science Scholars, internships, hospital partnerships & more
🎓 Meet UNK faculty, current students & Health Sciences advisors
🐾 Tour the UNK campus
🏥 Tour the new UNMC Health Education Complex

📍 Starts at 11 a.m. | Check-in at 10:45 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch provided | 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents welcome | 🆓 FREE

Oct 26- https://www.unk.edu/calendar/2026/10/health-science-visit-day.php

Nov 11- https://www.unk.edu/calendar/2026/11/health-science-visit-day.php

09/30/2026

Congrats to Brodie Mitchell! Brodie is a KHOP Pre-Med student, in our ATLAS Honor Society, and he's been an AMAZING representation of our UNK programs! We couldn't be prouder!

Introducing your 2026 UNK Homecoming royalty finalists 👑

Queen candidates are, from left, Kyla Kenney of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Liz Lyons of Olathe, Kansas, Paige Oltmans of Davenport, and Addison Chapman of Grand Island.

King candidates are, from left, Brodie Mitchell of Cambridge, Shawn Rathjen of York, Caleb Rother of Weskan, Kansas, and Eli Bond of Kearney.

UNK’s homecoming king and queen will be crowned Thursday night following the lipsync competition, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center. They will also be recognized during the homecoming parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney.

FULL BIOS: https://unknews.unk.edu/2026/09/28/eight-lopers-selected-as-unk-homecoming-royalty-finalists/

09/30/2026

🔦UNK PARTNER HOSPITAL: Avera Creighton Hospital | Creighton, NE

Avera Creighton Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care to residents in and around Knox County. The hospital offers a variety of services to support the health and well-being of the community, including emergency care, family medicine, outreach specialty care, telehealth services, and more. Additionally, the Avera Creighton Care Centre offers 47 long-term care beds, providing area residents with an option to age in place.

✨For shadowing opportunities, please reach out to Angie Bowen by calling 605-668-8707 or email [email protected].

🩺 ⚕️ 🥼 🏥Avera Creighton also offers many career opportunities including internships and apprenticeships. Visit https://www.avera.org/careers/ to learn more!

🩺❤️ : Your Partner in Health

09/29/2026

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! UNK Health Sciences Majors, Minors & Experiences Fair is in two weeks!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
📍 Ponderosa Room

Wondering how to choose a major that fits you and your goals? Looking for ways to strengthen your professional school application and prepare for your future healthcare career? Come explore opportunities to make the most of your time at UNK!

➡️ Majors & Minors
➡️ Unique Courses & Certifications
➡️ Student Organizations
➡️ Research Opportunities
➡️ Resume-Building Experiences & More!

Explore your interests. Build your skills. Strengthen your resume. Prepare for what’s next! 🩺✨

09/29/2026

It's no surprise to us that Dr Robert Messbarger earned this distinction! He's a great physician and leader. We're grateful for his support and parnership as the Associate Dean of the College of Medicine on our Kearney Campus

Congratulations, Dr Messbarger!

Congratulations to Robert Messbarger, MD, our 2026 NMA Physician of the Year!

Dr. Messbarger is recognized for his longstanding dedication to Nebraska patients, physician education, and strengthening medicine in communities across the state.

NMA is proud to recognize Dr. Messbarger and his contributions to medicine in Nebraska!

09/22/2026

🩺🏥 GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM & INTO HEALTHCARE!

All students are invited to join us for our Fall Clinical Engagement Experiences! Hop on the bus and visit one—or both—of our hospital partners:

📅 Oct. 29 | Valley County Health System
📅 Nov. 11 | Mary Lanning Memorial Health

These trips are a great opportunity to:
👀 Explore healthcare careers
🤝 Network with healthcare professionals
🏥 Tour hospital departments
🩺 Learn about shadowing opportunities
💼 Ask about employment and other experiences

🚌 Transportation is provided, but space is limited. Register now to save your seat on the bus!

09/20/2026

🌱 SEPTEMBER GROWTH LAB

Two Sessions Left: Do you know your “why” for pursuing a healthcare career? 🩺💭

This month’s Growth Lab will help you dig deeper into your purpose, motivations, and goals while creating actionable steps toward your future profession.

✨ Build greater self-awareness
🎯 Set meaningful goals
💬 Prepare for big questions you’ll face in applications & interviews
🚀 Turn your goals into action

All sessions each month cover the same topic, so you only need to attend ONE!

09/19/2026

UNK Health Careers Fair Photo Dump 📷

hosted nearly 400 high school and college students on Wednesday.

The event included break-out sessions and a fair with 40 vendors from professional programs, UNK Departments, and partner hospitals-- all designed to educate students about potential healthcare careers and next steps in their educational journey.

09/18/2026

👉UNK STUDENTS: INTERESTED IN ATHLETIC TRAINING?

The UNK Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program will host two information sessions in October! Interested students only need to attend ONE 30–40 minute session.

Come learn about:
➡️ The UNK Athletic Training program
➡️ The admission process
➡️ The 5-year pathway to complete both undergraduate and graduate coursework
➡️ Whether athletic training might be the right career for you!

Whether you’re 100% certain about athletic training or still exploring majors and healthcare careers, this session is for you.

💙💛 Come explore where a career in athletic training could take you!

09/18/2026

🎓🔬A recent UNK and UNMC grad, Joey Holling, has passed forward to us a fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes that his brother Brenden is completing in Lincoln, NE. Make an online donation today to support T1D breakthroughs!