By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s called the “summer slide” – that drop-off in learning when students are away from school and focused on other activities. This three-month period can impact educational achievement and cognitive development, forcing teachers and students to make up ground when classes resume. In Kearney, there’s a way to avoid this seasonal setback, without sacrificing the fun of summer break. The University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about UNK partners with Kearney Public Schools to offer PAWS University summer camp
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Collegiate Middle Level Association: New student group promotes UNK, middle school education
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Middle schoolers are different from elementary and high school students. They have their own educational and emotional needs. That’s why Chandra Diaz, director of middle level education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, believes it’s important to train educators to work specifically with this group of adolescents. “Often, those who want to teach know of the elementary education major and secondary education … [Read more...] about Collegiate Middle Level Association: New student group promotes UNK, middle school education
Classes canceled, UNK campus closed Thursday due to expected blizzard
The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will be closed Thursday, April 11, because of blizzard conditions forecast for the area. In the best interest of safety, UNK facilities staff, law enforcement and administration made the decision Wednesday afternoon. The forecast for snow and high winds Thursday will likely produce blizzard-like conditions, making travel difficult. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning and evening commutes. Road … [Read more...] about Classes canceled, UNK campus closed Thursday due to expected blizzard
New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Distance running is difficult. It takes mental and physical toughness to keep the pace mile after mile, with even the best athletes showing grimace near the finish line. There are no teammates to lean on or cheerleaders to pump up the crowd. It’s just you versus the track – and a bunch of like-minded competitors also trying to prove they’re the best. Distance running definitely isn’t for everybody, but Maddie … [Read more...] about New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves
Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
KEARNEY – Professor Grace Ann Mims was announced today (April 4) by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak as the appointed interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Pending Board of Regents approval, Mims will transition into the role in July following the retirement of Dean Sheryl Feinstein. Mims has served as chair of UNK’s Counseling and School Psychology Department in the College of … [Read more...] about Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
