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UNK partners with Kearney Public Schools to offer PAWS University summer camp
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s called the “summer slide” – that drop-off in learning when students are away from school and focused on other activities. This three-month period can impact educational achievement and cognitive development, forcing teachers and students to make up ground when classes resume. In Kearney, there’s a way to avoid … [Read More...] about UNK partners with Kearney Public Schools to offer PAWS University summer camp
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Loper Cheer Squad, Sapphires dance team selected for 2019-20
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has named members of the UNK Cheer Squad and UNK Sapphires dance team for 2019-20. Spirit Squad members, which include cheerleaders and dance team members, attend all home football, volleyball and basketball games, in addition to numerous community events. UNK Sapphires Dance Team Grand Island – Rebekah Saddler Gretna – Abby … [Read More...] about Loper Cheer Squad, Sapphires dance team selected for 2019-20
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UNK’s Matt Bice discussing aquaponics during Science Café
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Growing Health” TOPIC: UNK associate professor of exercise science Matt Bice has been working with aquaponics growing systems as a way to promote healthy lifestyles. Aquaponics are self-sufficient and have the ability to nurture and grow fish and produce … [Read More...] about UNK’s Matt Bice discussing aquaponics during Science Café
UNK, UNMC $2.5M grant aims to reduce childhood obesity
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY - Researchers at the University of Nebraska will use $2.5 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch a collaboration aimed at reducing childhood obesity in rural communities. The grant funding, awarded to Kate Heelan at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Jennie Hill at the University of … [Read More...] about UNK, UNMC $2.5M grant aims to reduce childhood obesity
UNK Psychology Department celebrating 50th anniversary; Demoret presents Thursday
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Psychology is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a public event Thursday (April 18) on campus. Marty Demoret, a 2007 graduate of UNK, will speak 3:30-4:30 p.m. that day in Copeland Hall Room 142, followed by a social hour with refreshments and cookies. The event is open to UNK faculty, staff, students and … [Read More...] about UNK Psychology Department celebrating 50th anniversary; Demoret presents Thursday
Loper Tennis: 5,000 miles from home, Polunova finds second family at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Vasilisa Polunova didn’t know much about Kearney when she moved here nearly a year ago. The 19-year-old had only seen photos on the internet, and they painted a picture vastly different from her hometown of Moscow – one of the largest cities in the world. Kearney’s quiet, rural setting reminded her of a scary movie, … [Read More...] about Loper Tennis: 5,000 miles from home, Polunova finds second family at UNK
University of Nebraska working to address urgent STEM workforce needs
“We put a high value on ensuring our programs are relevant and aligned with workforce needs." - Tim Burkink, College of Business and Technology Dean By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications Nebraska will have more than 34,000 annual openings in high-skill, high-demand, high-wage jobs in the years ahead, according to the state’s Department of Labor. More … [Read More...] about University of Nebraska working to address urgent STEM workforce needs
Biologist Scott Gilbert speaking at UNK’s April 26 DNA Day
KEARNEY – Biologist and biology historian Scott Gilbert is the featured speaker for the seventh annual Doug Lund DNA Day at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He will present “We Are All Lichens: How Developmental Symbiosis Is Challenging Our Biological Notions of Individuality” at 4 p.m. April 26 in Copeland Hall Room 142. The event is free and open to the … [Read More...] about Biologist Scott Gilbert speaking at UNK’s April 26 DNA Day
Kearney’s Baldwin Park a favorite spot for soccer-loving Khalid Alrasbi
Khalid Alrasbi - Alwafi City, Oman Major – Management information system with minor in multimedia Year in School – Sophomore Family – Father, Said Alrasbi; Mother, Fawzia Alrasbi; Sisters Shatha Alrasbi, 23, Saja Alrasbi, 18, and Togha Alrasbi, 12; Brothers Abdullah Alrasbi, 17, Hamed Alrasbi, 15, and Raised Alrasbi, 10. Hobbies/Interests - Playing soccer, playing … [Read More...] about Kearney’s Baldwin Park a favorite spot for soccer-loving Khalid Alrasbi
