Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters, and members of the public are invited to a series of listening sessions June 20 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to gather input on the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska. The executive firm assisting NU in the search, AGB Search, will host the listening sessions together with the Board of Regents. Attendees will have the opportunity to share the qualities and characteristics they would like … [Read more...] about UNK listening sessions on University of Nebraska president search are June 20
College of Education
UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
More than 4,300 UNK graduates teach in Nebraska’s PK-12 schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You’ll find them in nearly 300 communities across the state – from Ogallala to Omaha, Scottsbluff to South Sioux City and points in between. They’re teaching in small towns in the heart of cattle country and urban areas within the “Silicon Prairie.” When it comes to PK-12 education, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Cornhusker State covered … [Read more...] about UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
Superintendent Edwards: UNK provides skilled workforce for Kearney Public Schools
“The two most critical components of educating a child in the state of Nebraska are teachers and principals, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney is paramount in those areas." - Kent Edwards, Kearney Public Schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kearney Public Schools Superintendent Kent Edwards knows his district has an advantage when it comes to teacher recruitment. He doesn’t need to look far to find a program that produces about 250 … [Read more...] about Superintendent Edwards: UNK provides skilled workforce for Kearney Public Schools
Don Wellensiek, the man behind countless UNK events, retiring after 15 years
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Don Wellensiek was once told he didn’t need to treat every event on campus like a five-star soiree. He politely disagreed. That’s not how Wellensiek operates. The event/moving team leader with University of Nebraska at Kearney Facilities Management and Planning refuses to put less than his best effort into anything he does. “Whether an event is for a group of 10 people or 5,000, it’s important to them, so you do your … [Read more...] about Don Wellensiek, the man behind countless UNK events, retiring after 15 years
Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
