Triplets Brooke, Emma and Lauren Benck didn’t plan on attending the same college – until they all fell in love with UNK. Now sophomores, the sisters from Columbus are enjoying every aspect of their time together on campus. We asked them a few questions about UNK and each other for National Siblings Day. Why did you choose UNK? Lauren: “I really liked the campus size and welcoming atmosphere. It’s just the right distance from home and, of course, Emma and Brooke are … [Read more...] about ‘They are my best friends’: Benck sisters experiencing college, UNK together
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Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney
KEARNEY – Families, educators, advocates and community members are invited to take part in the upcoming Kearney Area Week of the Young Child activities. Scheduled for April 12-16, the free events celebrate early learning, young children and their teachers, families and community. “In early childhood education, children learn from their families, providers and the community. During Week of the Young Child, we support these relationships by providing fun activities, … [Read more...] about Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney
Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE For Ladan Ghazi Saidi, working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a dream come true. Both of her parents were university professors in Tehran, and she spent a lot of time hanging out on campus as a child. “That interaction with their colleagues, students and other staff really shaped my personality and goals in life,” said Ghazi Saidi, who knew at a young age that she wanted to follow in her parents’ … [Read more...] about Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
UNK Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory wins NU inclusive excellence award
The Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is the recipient of the 2021 Inclusive Excellence Collaboration Award, NU President Ted Carter announced today. The IECA, one of the President’s Excellence Awards, is the NU system’s most prestigious award honoring achievements in advancing inclusive excellence across the campuses. The award is presented annually to departments or units that have worked together to build a culture of … [Read more...] about UNK Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory wins NU inclusive excellence award
New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jason Baker understands the challenges veterans face when they transition from military to civilian life. He served eight years in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and three years in the Nebraska Army National Guard before enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The North Platte native was 35 years old when he arrived on campus in August 2018. “The transition was very daunting,” he … [Read more...] about New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
