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 collaborations that leverage the full intellectual capacity of faculty across the University's four … [Read more...] about Collaboration Initiative Retreat is Oct. 31; NU faculty invited to learn about research funding
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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 Wood River native thought to herself as she prepared for the first of two surgeries to remove a … [Read more...] about Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
UNK’s Wozniak discussing State Patrol study at Science Café
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Ten Years of Research on Vehicle Conspicuity, Marking Design and Driving Distractions: The Smooth Roads and Potholes of Applied Research” TOPIC: UNK psychology professor William Wozniak was approached a decade ago by Sherry Morrow, then-director of the Nebraska Safety Center, to participate in an investigation of Nebraska State Patrol vehicle … [Read more...] about UNK’s Wozniak discussing State Patrol study at Science Café
Paint Paradise fundraiser to help Collegiate Middle Level group
KEARNEY – The Collegiate Middle Level Association at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting a fundraising event at Kearney’s Paint Paradise. Those attending will create their own art and participate in Paint Paradise activities that include chalk art, painting, door charms, pottery and glass fusion. The event is open to the public, with 20% of the proceeds going back to the Collegiate Middle Level Assocation. Registrations are being accepted until Sept. 28 by … [Read more...] about Paint Paradise fundraiser to help Collegiate Middle Level group
UNK 9th in region; Places high in value, social mobility, veterans service
KEARNEY – UNK is once again in the Top 10. U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 Rankings: Best Public Regional Universities places University of Nebraska at Kearney at ninth in Regional Universities Midwest in Top Public Schools. The annual rankings were released today. Among all regional universities (public and private in the Midwest) UNK improved over last year’s ranking, to 46th, up from 53rd. In the 2018 rankings, UNK was ranked 64th among all Midwest … [Read more...] about UNK 9th in region; Places high in value, social mobility, veterans service
