KEARNEY – The Mari Sandoz Heritage Society selected University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate student Broc Anderson as the 2020-21 recipient of its Mari Sandoz Research Award. Anderson, who is pursuing a Master of Arts in history at UNK, received a $1,000 grant to conduct research that emphasizes new insights on Sandoz or new approaches to her life and work. Born in 1896 in Sheridan County, Nebraska, Sandoz was an internationally known biographer and novelist who … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Broc Anderson receives Mari Sandoz Research Award
Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kate Little sounds a lot like Goldilocks when discussing her college preferences. The Omaha native is looking for a smaller campus where it’s easy to meet new people, but it also needs to be large enough to offer the extracurricular activities that enhance college life. She doesn’t want to be too far from home – or too close either – and she’d prefer a school that’s strong in both academics and athletics. Little’s … [Read more...] about Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
Inside Discovery Hall: Industrial technology jobs in high demand
Aviation Systems Management The sky’s not even the limit for students in this high-demand area. Lopers soar to new heights in UNK’s aviation systems management program, which prepares students for a variety of careers in the aviation industry. One of just two schools in the state with an aviation program, UNK’s Bachelor of Science degree in aviation systems management includes a core grouping of aviation, technical and business courses, as well as a choice of two … [Read more...] about Inside Discovery Hall: Industrial technology jobs in high demand
Beyond the Books: New UNK program expands experiential learning opportunities
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is a popular buzzword in higher education. But what does it really mean? At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the definition is simple: learning by doing. And it’s something every student gets to experience. Lopers prepare for their future careers by conducting undergraduate research alongside expert faculty members, interning at businesses across the state and country, student teaching … [Read more...] about Beyond the Books: New UNK program expands experiential learning opportunities
‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care
The University of Nebraska has released the newest episode of its “Leading Nebraska” podcast series, featuring efforts at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals for the state’s rural communities. Nebraska faces significant shortages of health care professionals, and the gaps are especially acute in rural areas. Thirteen of Nebraska's 93 counties lack a primary care physician, according to a 2018 University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care
