By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jolissa Klein is excited about college. She’s only in fourth grade, but the Elm Creek Elementary student already knows she wants to be a nurse, just like her mother. “I want to help people,” she said. Klein, who “really likes learning,” got a taste of college life Monday during the 26th annual Early Awareness Day hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event, co-sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation and … [Read more...] about Early Awareness Day gets fourth graders thinking about college, career options
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UNK social work majors discover local resources during scavenger hunt
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Imagine being out of money, out of gas and out of work, but you need a hot meal and a place to stay for the night. Or you’re leaving an abusive relationship and looking for a safe space where you can find support. Where do you turn for help? Those are the types of situations University of Nebraska at Kearney social work majors faced Friday during an exercise that introduced the students to local resources and put … [Read more...] about UNK social work majors discover local resources during scavenger hunt
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted a National Hispanic Heritage Month event Tuesday in the Nebraskan Student Union. Sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the evening included food, folkloric Latin American dances performed by Danza, a UNK student organization, and traditional Hispanic and Latino music played by K-Town Sound. There also was a special exhibit dedicated to leaders who paved the way for Hispanics in the U.S. (Photos by Corbey R. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Kearney High wins UNK Band Day for fourth straight year; Hastings top color guard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph2gIoXpaKg&feature=youtu.be KEARNEY – Kearney High School, Milford, Ravenna and Bruning-Davenport won top honors at Saturday’s 2019 UNK Band Day Parade competition. Kearney High School won Class AA, was recognized as the outstanding drum line and won the Sweepstakes Trophy given to the top band overall. Twenty-three Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade, which celebrated its 61st year. Other … [Read more...] about Kearney High wins UNK Band Day for fourth straight year; Hastings top color guard
PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
The College of Business and Technology at UNK hosted a back-to-school party Tuesday to showcase its students, faculty, staff and programs, while also connecting with the greater Kearney community. In its first year, the event occurred on the lawn outside West Center and included a picnic supported by First National Bank, DJ music, cornhole, Spikeball, washer toss and other yard games. The event was spearheaded by new Dean Tim Jares as a way for the College of Business … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
