By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is scheduled to begin Monday (May 20) on a three-month project that will enhance the east side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus and create a more welcoming entrance for students, staff and visitors. Phase 2 of the “east gateway” project, outlined in the 2006-15 campus master plan, includes several changes … [Read More...] about Project enhancing UNK’s east entrance begins next week; Decorative columns coming down
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University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a … [Read More...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
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Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
The University of Nebraska’s 2019 Global Engagement report highlights the work of faculty, alumni and programs across the University’s four campuses that focus on study abroad. Education abroad is a vital element of the university’s global engagement efforts, providing students with skills that are highly valued in today’s global economy. The report features U.S. Ambassador … [Read More...] about Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
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Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rick Schuessler calls it “a noisy, but exciting time” in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building. The department of art and design, which he chairs, is getting new studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture and glassblowing through a project that adds about 5,500 square feet to the building’s west wing … [Read More...] about Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
UNK’s Dustin Favinger selected for Nebraska Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska
LINCOLN – Dustin Favinger, director of the College of Business and Technology Career Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has been selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska Class XII. A Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry program, Leadership Nebraska was founded in 2006 to identify current and emerging leaders across the state, enhance their leadership … [Read More...] about UNK’s Dustin Favinger selected for Nebraska Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska
Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Marta Moorman can’t talk about her students without tearing up. More than any award or committee appointment, they’re what made her University of Nebraska at Kearney career so special. She loves seeing the UNK graduates working at state parks across Nebraska and hearing from former students who are now running successful … [Read More...] about Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
Antelope Bookstore moving into renovated Nebraskan Student Union space
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Antelope Bookstore is returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus following a seven-month renovation project that upgraded the retail space inside the Nebraskan Student Union. The bookstore, currently located at 1420 W. 24th St., south of the Health and Sports Center along U.S. Highway 30, will be closed … [Read More...] about Antelope Bookstore moving into renovated Nebraskan Student Union space
UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
KEARNEY – High school students can explore career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries during summer events at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting a five-week Health Sciences Academy, beginning June 3, for students entering grade 12. The academy, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, will introduce participants … [Read More...] about UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
Mining grant of $92K to help UNK’s Safety Center train workers
KEARNEY –A $92,000 grant received by the Nebraska Safety Center will help the University of Nebraska at Kearney train new workers and contractors in Nebraska’s mining industry. The Mine Safety and Health Administration grant helps the Safety Center offer training that focuses on electrical safety, lockout/tagout, proper handling of machinery and materials, hazard … [Read More...] about Mining grant of $92K to help UNK’s Safety Center train workers
Martha Kruse retires after 32 years; Will miss being surrounded by books, students
"I’d consider myself successful if students, the department, and the campus are better off - even to a tiny degree - for my having been here." - Martha Kruse Name: Martha Kruse Job Title: Associate Professor of English Years at UNK: 32 years total. I began as a graduate assistant, then taught as an adjunct while attending UNL as a doctoral student. Then I joined the … [Read More...] about Martha Kruse retires after 32 years; Will miss being surrounded by books, students
