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
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Cleanup, restoration moving quickly at Bruner Hall of Science
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
TRIO Student Support Services helps Lopers succeed in college
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
UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion
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
UNK students see the world through study abroad programs
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
