The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday approved the program statement and construction budget for phase two of the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey Gold says it’s a transformational project….
UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen says its vital for rural Nebraska…
Regent Elizabeth O’Connor says the project addresses a critical issue….
Construction of the $85 million facility is expected to begin in September 2023, with projected completion in July 2025. Thanks to approval from the legislature, the proposed facility received $50 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for capital construction, plus $10 million for iEXCEL technology startup costs. Further, the legislature has committed the necessary sustainable operational funds to support faculty and staff. The university has committed to raising $35 million in private funding for construction.
