KEARNEY – Seventeen area youths are learning all about entrepreneurship during the annual Biz Kidz Camp at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The weeklong event, organized by UNK’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, teaches kids ages 10-14 everything they need to know to start or improve a business. Biz Kidz covers topics such as finances, marketing, customer service and business ethics through hands-on lessons led by UNK’s Aliese Hoffman. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp shows youth how to start a business
Aliese Hoffman
Pratt-Heins Awards recognize Exstrom, Fritson, Van Renen as outstanding UNK faculty
KEARNEY – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Friday for outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship and research. Denys Van Renen, Chris Exstrom and Krista Fritson received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards during the Faculty/Staff Convocation at UNK’s Fine Arts Building. The awards have been presented annually by the Pratt-Heins Foundation for the past 37 years. Here’s a look at this year’s … [Read more...] about Pratt-Heins Awards recognize Exstrom, Fritson, Van Renen as outstanding UNK faculty
UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp gets youths excited about entrepreneurship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Koji Kitabatake had the perfect product for a sultry summer day. His slushes made with real watermelon and lemon juice were an icy treat for Kearney Hy-Vee customers looking to beat the mid-90s heat. “I’m selling these because it was supposed to be a really hot day, and everyone should be able to cool down with a healthy slush,” the 10-year-old said. Kitabatake and other participants in the University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp gets youths excited about entrepreneurship
UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Abraham Hogins started Hammers for Hire in 2010 with little formal training on how to run a business. “I just knew I wanted to work for myself,” the Kearney man said. He had the know-how and skills to get his contracting business off the ground, but certain technical aspects were missing. “There were just things I didn’t know,” said Hogins, who turned to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development for … [Read more...] about UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
UNK launching new student entrepreneurship program, living-learning community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will give aspiring entrepreneurs a leg up in the business world. UNK’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development is launching a living-learning community next fall to connect innovative, forward-thinking students and allow them to collaborate in settings outside the classroom. The goal of the program is to foster creative thinking, introduce students to the … [Read more...] about UNK launching new student entrepreneurship program, living-learning community
