By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tom McGuire needs only one word to describe the current teacher shortage. Unreal. “Everybody needs teachers,” said McGuire, a middle school principal in Sioux City, Iowa. When he graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in December 1990, there were 70 to 80 candidates competing for the same job, according to McGuire, who’s held teaching and administrative positions in Millard, Columbus and Central … [Read more...] about Facing ‘unreal’ teacher shortage, school districts turn to UNK to fill demand
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UNK graduate Logan Krejdl returns to campus to support current Lopers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Logan Krejdl received a congratulatory text message from Chancellor Doug Kristensen the day he accepted his new job at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Other administrators, faculty and staff called, texted or stopped by to welcome him back to campus when they heard the news. Those personal connections are a big reason why he decided to return to his alma mater. “People are different here. It’s obvious when you … [Read more...] about UNK graduate Logan Krejdl returns to campus to support current Lopers
Virtual career fair connects UNK students, employers from afar
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ashley Einspahr connected with employers from across the state Thursday, and she didn’t have to leave her residence hall room. The organizational and relational communication major was among the approximately 250 University of Nebraska at Kearney students who participated in the spring Career and Internship Fair, a virtual event that featured nearly 100 businesses and organizations from a variety of industries. Offered … [Read more...] about Virtual career fair connects UNK students, employers from afar
UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, roughly 40% of undergraduate students are the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. These students come from a variety of backgrounds, but they share the same goal. They’re all committed to improving their lives through higher education. “I’m blown away and impressed by the initiative and perseverance first-generation students have,” said Aaron Estes, associate … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
