KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced today the elimination of 15 positions in an effort to meet a $2.8 million budget cut outlined and affirmed today by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The positions in total represent $800,000 in state-funded salary and benefit savings, and not all are full-time or currently filled. The eliminations include five employees currently filling those positions who were notified this week … [Read more...] about UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
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With move-in underway, Discovery Hall project right on schedule
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed progress on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newest building. Discovery Hall remains on schedule to open ahead of the fall semester, which begins Aug. 24. “We’re pretty much where we expected to be,” said Lee McQueen, director of UNK Facilities Management and Planning. Led by general contractor Hausmann Construction of Lincoln, the project is nearing completion, with … [Read more...] about With move-in underway, Discovery Hall project right on schedule
UNK professor, graduate team up to develop disinfectant for prosthetic devices
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications Imagine wearing a pair of shoes all day, without any air circulation or relief for your feet. That’s how Rakesh Srivastava describes life with a prosthetic limb. The medical devices bring countless benefits to millions of people, but they’re not perfect, especially when it comes to hygiene. Many prosthetic limbs trap heat and perspiration, causing bacteria to grow. This can create an odor and lead to skin irritation, rashes … [Read more...] about UNK professor, graduate team up to develop disinfectant for prosthetic devices
Chancellor’s Message: Revenue, overall budget picture is challenging
Earlier today President Ted Carter shared with you his vision for a 3-year plan that he and the Board of Regents will discuss next Friday at their meeting. Based on the intense level of proactive planning and decision-making during these past months, you were already aware that our revenue and overall budget picture is challenging. President Carter shared with you that budget reductions are imminent, and that a long-term view is important, to emerge following these … [Read more...] about Chancellor’s Message: Revenue, overall budget picture is challenging
At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
The University of Nebraska system would implement a three-year plan for addressing fiscal challenges brought on by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth and success under a proposed budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The proposed 2020-21 operating budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 26 meeting, reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic, Carter … [Read more...] about At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
