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
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UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Isabel De Leon is a bit nervous about her upcoming student teaching experience, but you’d have never known by watching her Friday. The Grand Island native was having a blast with students at Windy Hills Elementary, a partner school for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s math methods II teacher education course. De Leon led the “cotton ball shot put” during the UNK Measurement Olympics, a hands-on activity designed … [Read more...] about UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
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
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
UNK closing Tuesday and Wednesday due to expected winter storm
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will close Tuesday and Wednesday due to severe winter weather forecasted for Kearney and central Nebraska. Campus is also closed Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Tuesday. The forecast for heavy snow and ice, combined with wind to bring blizzard-like conditions, prompted the decision by UNK officials. UNK made the early decision to close due to the Thanksgiving holiday and … [Read more...] about UNK closing Tuesday and Wednesday due to expected winter storm
