UNK has a new approach to the fall requests for community and coalition giving by observing a focused week of attention to our community service and support. During the first UNK Gives Week, community and statewide organizations are encouraged to educate and inspire University of Nebraska at Kearney staff, faculty and students to give their “time, talents and treasure” to help others, while raising the profile of UNK community impact. Oct. 14-18 is designated for this … [Read more...] about UNK Gives week Oct. 14-18; Your chance to donate ‘time, talents, treasure’
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Williams family supports UNK, dozens of foster children
“I think the community of Kearney is spoiled to have UNK here, because it’s a great academic institution and there’s something for everyone.” - Bill Williams By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Krista Williams is on the sidelines cheering at a University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic event, there’s a good chance her parents Bill and Becky are in the stands watching. The Kearney couple doesn’t miss many opportunities to support the Lopers or their … [Read more...] about Williams family supports UNK, dozens of foster children
Jacob Roth, Makenzie Petersen crowned UNK homecoming royalty
KEARNEY – Jacob Roth of Milford and Makenzie Petersen of O’Neill were crowned homecoming king and queen Thursday evening at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The two will oversee remaining homecoming week festivities, including the parade at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney, and be recognized during halftime of UNK’s home football game against Northeastern State University, set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Cope Stadium. Roth and Petersen were among eight finalists … [Read more...] about Jacob Roth, Makenzie Petersen crowned UNK homecoming royalty
UNK feels like home for Omaha, Lincoln students
“I know a lot of people who have come to UNK and blossomed in ways they didn’t really think they would.” - Sarah Petersen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sarah Petersen wasn’t sure what to expect when she visited the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the first time. The Omaha native didn’t know much about UNK and Kearney, except that she’d be traveling 2 1/2 hours away from home to a part of the state many residents of Nebraska’s largest city … [Read more...] about UNK feels like home for Omaha, Lincoln students
Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
KEARNEY - Andrea Childress has been hired as the new UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services. Her new role became effective Tuesday. NU Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Bret Blackman and UNK Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak made the announcement today (Wednesday) following an internal search and interview process. An … [Read more...] about Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
