By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Internships are a valuable tool for college students. They provide an opportunity to experience a career before graduation and improve employability skills such as teamwork, communication, self-management and problem-solving. “We know how significant internships are in terms of job placement, pay and the overall impact they have on professional and personal development,” said Dustin Favinger, director of the College … [Read more...] about New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships
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President Ted Carter: A thank-you to the people of Nebraska
By TED CARTER University of Nebraska president-elect Over the past month, my wife Lynda and I have had the honor of meeting Nebraskans across the state as part of the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska. I am humbled to even have been considered for this position – a job that I believe is one of the best in American higher education. Lynda and I were further humbled that so many of you took time to meet us, share your questions and concerns, … [Read more...] about President Ted Carter: A thank-you to the people of Nebraska
Regents confirm Ted Carter as eighth University of Nebraska president
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The Board of Regents voted today to confirm Ted Carter as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system. Carter, the immediate past superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy whose tenure included records in graduation rates and student diversity and a top national ranking by Forbes Magazine, will begin transition work as NU’s president-elect on Dec. 16. He will assume overall leadership on Jan. … [Read more...] about Regents confirm Ted Carter as eighth University of Nebraska president
Nebraska Safety Center adds electric vehicle to driver education program
KEARNEY – The Nebraska Safety Center has a new ride. Part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the Safety Center recently added an electric vehicle to its driver education fleet. The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi is powered by both gasoline and electricity, increasing its fuel efficiency. It gets around 40 mpg using only gasoline and 100 mpg equivalent using the electric motor. The Safety Center will use the plug-in hybrid as an educational tool for its driver … [Read more...] about Nebraska Safety Center adds electric vehicle to driver education program
Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation
LINCOLN – The leaders of Nebraska’s public higher education institutions, Gov. Pete Ricketts and the business community joined today in launching a statewide campaign that aims to minimize college costs and grow the workforce by encouraging students to graduate on time. The “Commit to Complete” campaign – initiated in 2016 as a University of Nebraska program and now expanded to include partners across public higher education, government and business – represents a … [Read more...] about Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation
