By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Asking for help can be hard. Many college students who are struggling academically have a difficult time admitting they’re overwhelmed by their coursework and need some assistance. The success coaches at the University of Nebraska at Kearney understand this fear. They’re here to guide their peers through this process and get them back on track. Success coaching, offered through the UNK Learning Commons, provides one-on-one academic … [Read more...]
CLASSROOM COLLABORATION: UNK math students tutor at Horizon Middle School
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Horizon Middle School sixth-grade teacher Nicolle Williams meets with students needing extra help whenever she can. She schedules sessions before classes begin in the morning, during her lunch break and after school, but there never seem to be enough hours in the day. “That one-on-one time is critical,” Williams said. “I would love to give that to every student who needs it.” Williams and other teachers at the Kearney middle school … [Read more...]
Kearney educator, UNK alumna Michelle Fouts inducted into Academy for Teacher Ed Excellence
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Several signs with inspirational phrases hang on the walls inside Michelle Fouts’ first-grade classroom at Bryant Elementary School. The one with the simplest message – “family” – best describes how the 32-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna approaches teaching. That sign is surrounded by photos of Fouts and the 19 students who call her classroom home from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. each weekday. They’re a family in her mind, … [Read more...]
UNK Cybersecurity Team wins regional, builds reputation as top training ground for hacking experts
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to build its reputation as one of the top training grounds for cyber security experts. UNK’s student Cybersecurity Team took top honors at the March 23-24 North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in Madison, South Dakota, placing first in the technical and business categories. UNK outperformed teams from 12 other colleges across the region. The “defensive hacking” event combined … [Read more...]
Can social media cause depression? One of many UNK projects unveiled at Student Research Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Can social media cause depression? How does the Nebraska corn harvest impact the whitetail deer population? What prevents people from getting a flu shot? Will club volleyball participation land athletes a collegiate scholarship? Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney answered those questions and a whole lot more Wednesday during the 20th annual Student Research Day on campus. The event, held in the … [Read more...]
