KEARNEY – Race, class, religion and gender collide in this riveting courtroom drama with a twist. University of Nebraska at Kearney students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in “The Defamation Experience” 6 p.m. Monday (Sept. 23) in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. The three-phase interactive program addresses diversity and inclusion issues in a … [Read More...] about ‘The Defamation Experience’ addresses social issues through courtroom drama
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Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
KEARNEY – Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year. That’s one life lost every 40 seconds. Kevin Hines could have been included in those statistics. In September 2000, at age 19, Hines leaped off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. “Are you OK? Is something wrong? Can I help you? Those were the words I desperately wanted to hear right before I catapulted … [Read More...] about Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
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UNK considers relocating fraternity, sorority chapters to Nester Hall
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney is considering plans to relocate fraternity and sorority chapters and residents to different housing on campus in 2020-21. The decision is prompted by significant maintenance and mechanical infrastructure issues at University Residence North and University Residence South, the two … [Read More...] about UNK considers relocating fraternity, sorority chapters to Nester Hall
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Medical professionals will address rural care, teleservices at UNK forum
KEARNEY – Dr. Marjie Heier, medical director at the Chifundo Rural Health Center in Zambia, is among the panelists speaking Wednesday (Sept. 25) during the Global Perspective on Telecare and Rural Health forum hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room, will address rural … [Read More...] about Medical professionals will address rural care, teleservices at UNK forum
PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
The College of Business and Technology at UNK hosted a back-to-school party Tuesday to showcase its students, faculty, staff and programs, while also connecting with the greater Kearney community. In its first year, the event occurred on the lawn outside West Center and included a picnic supported by First National Bank, DJ music, cornhole, Spikeball, washer toss and other … [Read More...] about PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
What is supply chain management? UNK lets Fremont students find out
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s supply chain management program has a 100% job placement rate. Graduates have no problem landing positions in the field, which offers starting wages that are frequently above $50,000 per year with the potential for six-figure salaries after advancement. “There are a lot of … [Read More...] about What is supply chain management? UNK lets Fremont students find out
Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
KEARNEY – Twenty-three middle and high school marching bands will join the University of Nebraska at Kearney for its 61st annual Band Day Parade. A long-standing tradition, the parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 21) in downtown Kearney is a celebration of music that showcases bands from across Nebraska and gives them a chance to perform prior to the Oct. 5 Harvest … [Read More...] about Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with an event 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the evening includes food, folkloric Latin American dances performed by Danza, a UNK student organization, and traditional Hispanic and … [Read More...] about UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Collaboration Initiative Retreat is Oct. 31; NU faculty invited to learn about research funding
The 2019-20 University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Retreat will be hosted Oct. 31 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, with a new opportunity to fund research with a global impact. The Collaboration Initiative, now in its fifth year, is designed to help NU researchers become more competitive for extramural funding. It helps foster meaningful … [Read More...] about Collaboration Initiative Retreat is Oct. 31; NU faculty invited to learn about research funding
Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying in a hospital bed, her future plans seemingly put on hold. Instead of enjoying the last few weeks of summer break before returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the 19-year-old was wondering whether she’d survive. “I can’t believe this is happening,” the … [Read More...] about Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
