By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Haley Simental believes everything happens for a reason. “It’s all according to God’s plan,” she says of her unexpected journey to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. There was a time when Simental didn’t know whether she’d ever play collegiate basketball again. Now, she’s the starting point guard on a UNK team that’s 23-3 and ranked No. 26 in Division II. A native of Pueblo West, Colorado, Simental committed … [Read more...] about The right fit: Denver transfer Haley Simental destined to be a Loper
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New academy supports innovation, UNK’s entrepreneurial mindset
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Entrepreneurs are creative problem-solvers. They love a challenge and aren’t afraid to take risks or try something new. Lisa Tschauner, director of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, calls them “critical thinkers and change-makers.” And they can be found all across the UNK campus. “It’s not just business students who have this aptitude or this desire to … [Read more...] about New academy supports innovation, UNK’s entrepreneurial mindset
President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter told the Board of Regents on Friday that he has begun a strategic planning process that will articulate ambitious goals for growth and value over the next five years. Carter, who became president of the NU system on Jan. 1, said he has convened a university-wide team of students, faculty and staff to help guide the development of the strategic plan. Following … [Read more...] about President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
Fast times are cool, but friendships are more important to UNK swimmer Mikara Feit
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like many University of Nebraska at Kearney student-athletes, Mikara Feit views her teammates as a second family. And she’s definitely the big sister of the group. “Sometimes we fight, but in the end you’re always there to pick each other up,” the 21-year-old said. “We’re a small team, so we have no other option than to be a close, tight-knit family.” Feit is the lone senior on UNK’s swimming and diving team, putting … [Read more...] about Fast times are cool, but friendships are more important to UNK swimmer Mikara Feit
Update to admission standards expands access for qualified students
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved an update to NU’s admission standards that will expand access to the campuses for qualified students. Under previous admission standards, in addition to meeting certain core course requirements, students seeking admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha or University of Nebraska at Kearney were required to: Be ranked in the top half of their high school class; … [Read more...] about Update to admission standards expands access for qualified students
