KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating the grand opening of Discovery Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 5). The event kicks off homecoming week on campus, and will be led by UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen, with special guest University of Nebraska President Ted Carter. The ceremony will take place outdoors east of Discovery Hall. It will also be livestreamed at unk.edu/eventdashboard. Attendees should park in Lot 27 … [Read more...] about UNK celebrating grand opening of Discovery Hall with Oct. 5 ribbon-cutting
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OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to spend a couple hundred dollars on a college textbook that gets used for one semester. The University of Nebraska at Kearney biology professor went through the process this summer when her son Zane enrolled in classes as a freshman. “I know how expensive books are, and it’s ridiculous,” Carlson said. According to survey data from the College Board, the … [Read more...] about OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
Inside Discovery Hall: 4 degree programs + 2 minors = Countless opportunities
Mathematics and Statistics UNK’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers three bachelor’s degree options – a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics comprehensive – as well as a teaching field endorsement in 6-12 mathematics. The mathematics comprehensive degree incorporates an emphasis area, with students choosing from applied mathematics, computer science, actuarial science or general … [Read more...] about Inside Discovery Hall: 4 degree programs + 2 minors = Countless opportunities
Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney
LINCOLN – While the University of Nebraska Medical Center has a strong presence in central and western Nebraska, a legislative interim study is looking at whether that could be increased to address the state’s health workforce concerns. Legislative Resolution (LR) 392 examines the feasibility of increasing the capacity of pre-health academic and research undergraduate programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to help expand the permanent presence of UNMC in … [Read more...] about Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney
Kearney Symphony Orchestra performing outdoor concert Saturday at Frank Museum
KEARNEY – More than 30 years have passed since Kearney Symphony Orchestra last performed an outdoor concert. So, you definitely don’t want to miss this weekend’s show. The orchestra comprised of University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty and students, as well as instrumentalists from communities across the region, will present “The Great Outdoors” at 3 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 3) on the lawn outside the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture on the UNK campus. The … [Read more...] about Kearney Symphony Orchestra performing outdoor concert Saturday at Frank Museum
