KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with College Park at Grand Island to bring expanded educational opportunities to central Nebraska. UNK and College Park finalized an agreement earlier this month that reestablishes the university’s presence in the center for higher education and affirms its commitment to supporting and growing the greater Grand Island area. “We are thrilled to once again be part of the Grand Island community. This … [Read more...] about UNK’s new College Park location expands educational opportunities in Grand Island area
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UNK to recognize 11 with Distinguished Alumni Awards; Webinar is Oct. 8
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has announced 11 alumni award recipients who will be recognized during homecoming festivities Oct. 5-11. In its 40th year, UNK’s Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented during a live webinar at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at unkalumni.org/special-events. The 2020 awards will be presented to the following: Distinguished Alumni Phil Gaffney (1972) Mary (Kuk) Rosenthal (1988) Alan L. Smith, Ph.D. … [Read more...] about UNK to recognize 11 with Distinguished Alumni Awards; Webinar is Oct. 8
UNK grad student Broc Anderson receives Mari Sandoz Research Award
KEARNEY – The Mari Sandoz Heritage Society selected University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate student Broc Anderson as the 2020-21 recipient of its Mari Sandoz Research Award. Anderson, who is pursuing a Master of Arts in history at UNK, received a $1,000 grant to conduct research that emphasizes new insights on Sandoz or new approaches to her life and work. Born in 1896 in Sheridan County, Nebraska, Sandoz was an internationally known biographer and novelist who … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Broc Anderson receives Mari Sandoz Research Award
Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kate Little sounds a lot like Goldilocks when discussing her college preferences. The Omaha native is looking for a smaller campus where it’s easy to meet new people, but it also needs to be large enough to offer the extracurricular activities that enhance college life. She doesn’t want to be too far from home – or too close either – and she’d prefer a school that’s strong in both academics and athletics. Little’s … [Read more...] about Families eager to get on campus as UNK resumes in-person visits
Inside Discovery Hall: Industrial technology jobs in high demand
Aviation Systems Management The sky’s not even the limit for students in this high-demand area. Lopers soar to new heights in UNK’s aviation systems management program, which prepares students for a variety of careers in the aviation industry. One of just two schools in the state with an aviation program, UNK’s Bachelor of Science degree in aviation systems management includes a core grouping of aviation, technical and business courses, as well as a choice of two … [Read more...] about Inside Discovery Hall: Industrial technology jobs in high demand
