By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. “This building is the future of higher education. It’s not just experiential. It’s immersive. It’s interactive. It brings a whole new definition to hybrid education,” University of Nebraska President Ted … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
Business & Technology
Eight finalists for 2020 homecoming royalty announced during pep rally
KEARNEY – Eight finalists for homecoming royalty were announced today during a pep rally on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Queen candidates are Jayden Fish of Kearney, Fayth Jackson of Lincoln, Kelsey Sanger of Crofton and Olivia Slater of Omaha. King candidates are Henrique Adabo of Columbus, Gabriel Amegatcher of Romeoville, Illinois, Trey Janicek of Bridgeport and Noah Limbach of Kearney. UNK’s homecoming king and queen will be crowned Thursday night … [Read more...] about Eight finalists for 2020 homecoming royalty announced during pep rally
Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series
GRAND ISLAND – The top officials from two of the state’s largest school districts are featured speakers for the upcoming Warner Lecture Series presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel and Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover will present “Leading In the Skin You’re In” at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7) in the Hornady-Marshall Theater at College Park at Grand Island, 3180 W. U.S. Highway 34. The … [Read more...] about Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series
After months of planning, UNK ready to celebrate homecoming week
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Planning an event in the middle of a pandemic isn’t easy. Members of the Loper Programming and Activities Council (LPAC) can attest to that. The University of Nebraska at Kearney students spent several months preparing for next week’s homecoming festivities and adjusting to an ever-changing environment. “It’s a lot of work, but the outcome is definitely going to be worth all the time and energy we put into it,” … [Read more...] about After months of planning, UNK ready to celebrate homecoming week
UNK celebrating grand opening of Discovery Hall with Oct. 5 ribbon-cutting
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
