By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with academic institutions from four Latin American countries to promote undergraduate research, expand students’ global perspectives and create opportunities for collaboration among faculty. Last year, UNK joined the Inter-Institutional Program for Strengthening of Research and Graduates Studies in the Pacific, better known as DELFIN. Started in 1995, the program … [Read more...] about Research program connects UNK with Latin American countries
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University of Nebraska at Kearney announces fall 2019 dean’s list
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary 12 … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney announces fall 2019 dean’s list
UNK Police to host active shooter training on campus Wednesday, Thursday
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department is hosting an active shooter class and officer training on campus Wednesday and Thursday. The classes will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On Wednesday, the active shooter event will be staged in the Nebraskan Student Union, with the afternoon session consisting of officer movements inside the building. On Thursday, the training exercise will occur at Conrad Hall. “Police Training” signage will be posted … [Read more...] about UNK Police to host active shooter training on campus Wednesday, Thursday
Flood assistance, construction, volleyball success top UNK stories of 2019
Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2019 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. UNK opens doors to those impacted by flooding in Kearney area Rangel Lowry was working at Mid Nebraska Individual Services in Kearney when he heard the news. The flooding in Kearney and other area communities had worsened, forcing residents out of their homes and evacuating hotels filled with Interstate 80 travelers. The … [Read more...] about Flood assistance, construction, volleyball success top UNK stories of 2019
For UNK senior Michael Clark, weightlifting grows from hobby to career goal
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Michael Clark is a regular at Fitness 101 in Kearney. That’s where he goes to push his mental and physical limits through intense, muscle-building workouts that have transformed his body over the past two-plus years. “It’s my favorite part of the day,” said Clark, who spends at least 90 minutes in the gym during each session. “It’s never easy and I’m always challenging myself.” The 23-year-old Kearney native isn’t a … [Read more...] about For UNK senior Michael Clark, weightlifting grows from hobby to career goal
