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...]
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 Kearney’s Biz Kidz … [Read more...]
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 guidance. The center, … [Read more...]
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 local business … [Read more...]
Leadership UNK selects eight members for 2016-17 class
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected eight staff members for its 2016-17 Leadership UNK class. In its 10th year, the program is designed to expose participants to leadership opportunities at UNK and in the Kearney area, enhance their leadership skills and encourage them to accept leadership roles in the future. Leadership UNK also gives members opportunities to network with the campus community, classmates, speakers and others to discuss issues pertinent to campus and … [Read more...]
