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UNK freshman Isaiah Mahone uses education as form of activism

February 24, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman Isaiah Mahone’s first word was an unusual one – “hallelujah.” His parents thought it was a sign that he was destined for greatness. “I’m pretty sure they thought it in the way of bringing people to Christ,” Mahone explained. “If someone needs that motivational word, I’ll be there to give that to them and just bring life into them.” The pre-dental hygiene student also wants … [Read more...] about UNK freshman Isaiah Mahone uses education as form of activism

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News, Student Life Tagged With: Ashley Olivas, Black Student Association, College of Arts and Sciences, dental hygiene, Harmonics, Isaiah Mahone, Kearney, Loper 2 Loper Mentoring Program, Men's Project, Residence Hall Association, University of Nebraska, UNK

Cleanup, restoration moving quickly at Bruner Hall of Science

February 24, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney expects its Bruner Hall of Science to be fully open and usable within a couple weeks; however, some restoration work may continue into the summer. The building on the southeast corner of campus sustained interior damage when cold temperatures caused a fourth-floor sprinkler line to break shortly before midnight on Feb. 17. UNK Facilities Management had the broken line shut down within 20 minutes, but the event still impacted … [Read more...] about Cleanup, restoration moving quickly at Bruner Hall of Science

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Faculty, News Tagged With: Bruner Hall of Science, C-Tech Restoration, College of Arts and Sciences, Doug Kristensen, Facilities Management, Kearney, Michael Cremers, University of Nebraska, UNK, Yellow Van Cleaning and Restoration

TRIO Student Support Services helps Lopers succeed in college

February 23, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

NATIONAL TRIO DAY CELEBRATION TRIO Student Support Services is hosting a National TRIO Day celebration 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. The virtual event will highlight the TRIO program and recognize the successes of participating UNK students. TRIO is also asking UNK faculty and staff to participate in a service project this week by donating items to the Loper Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the TRIO office, Room 172 inside the Memorial Student Affairs … [Read more...] about TRIO Student Support Services helps Lopers succeed in college

Filed Under: Career, News Tagged With: Academic Success Offices, Bambi Sell, Christian Mikulecky, Kearney, Rashawn Harvey, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion

February 22, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Civil rights attorney and law professor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, believes there are four things we must do to achieve justice: Stay proximate to the people you are trying to help Change the narrative Never lose hope Be prepared to do things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient These rules – a blueprint for a better world – can be used to … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion

Filed Under: College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Asianna Harris, Black Student Association, Chandra Diaz, Chi Sigma Iota, College of Education, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, Diversity, Doug Tillman, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Committee, Kearney, Matt Mims, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK students see the world through study abroad programs

February 22, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

Feb. 22 is National Study Abroad Day By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – As a student employee in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academic Advising and Career Development Office, Joel Kreifels often works with fellow Lopers who are solely focused on completing their degree and finding a job. That is, of course, the goal of higher education. But Kreifels doesn’t want them to overlook another valuable opportunity – studying abroad. “This is … [Read more...] about UNK students see the world through study abroad programs

Filed Under: News, Student Life Tagged With: Finland, Joel Kreifels, Kearney, Office of International Education, study abroad, Tampere University, Tim Burkink, University of Nebraska, UNK

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