KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney remains one of the best schools in the country for students pursuing an online master’s degree in education. UNK moved up one position, into a tie for 27th place, in this year’s “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The list compares 317 public and private institutions from across the country, with UNK landing in the top 10%. Only Creighton University, tied for … [Read more...] about UNK ranked in top 10% nationally for online master’s programs in education
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UNK closed Monday because of winter storm
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will be closed Monday because of severe winter weather forecasted for central Nebraska. A winter storm warning has been issued for the Kearney area, where 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected Monday along with winds gusting to near 30 mph. Because of this forecast, UNK officials made the decision to close campus. This closure impacts all on-site and remote classes. Calvin T. Ryan Library and the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck … [Read more...] about UNK closed Monday because of winter storm
Lot 32 closed, other adjustments made for Otto Olsen work
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is adjusting parking and traffic flow to accommodate ongoing abatement work and the upcoming demolition of the Otto Olsen building. Lot 32 between Otto Olsen and Randall Hall is closed, effective immediately. That closure is expected to be permanent. Because of the closure, the Lot 10 driveway between Otto Olsen and the Wellness Center is now open to two-way traffic. Lot 13 – between Otto Olsen and the Memorial Student Affairs … [Read more...] about Lot 32 closed, other adjustments made for Otto Olsen work
Free COVID-19 testing available for UNK students, employees
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will continue offering free COVID-19 tests for students and employees during the spring semester. Testing will occur 5-7 p.m. Mondays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 25, in the Ockinga Seminar Center on campus. COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only, with three pathways to schedule a test: Individuals referred to the testing site by UNK’s Public Health Center or Student Health Members of the … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 testing available for UNK students, employees
UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Charlie Bicak, senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, uses the proverbial phrase to describe the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to impact higher education, you have to look for ways to take advantage of a difficult situation. That’s exactly what UNK was able to do through its January … [Read more...] about UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
