By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
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OBITUARY: Former Dean of Women, Sisler was proud feminist and Alliance’s flower lady
Ruth Scudder Sisler December 13, 1918 - May 16, 2018 It is with saddened hearts that Rebecca Sisler and Tracy and Bob Jatczak share news of the passing of Ruth Scudder Sisler on May 16, 2018, in Alliance. She preferred to be known as Ruth, but her given name was Gertrude Ruth Scudder. She was born a proud Nebraskan on Dec. 13, 1918, in Doniphan. The middle child of five siblings, she was the remaining member of her generation for the last nine years, proudly living in … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Former Dean of Women, Sisler was proud feminist and Alliance’s flower lady
UNK Wind Ensemble touring central, western Nebraska high schools
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble is performing at six high schools in central and western Nebraska Feb. 4-7. Directed by Duane Bierman, the 44-member group launches the four-day tour with a 7:30 p.m. on-campus performance Feb. 3 at the UNK Recital Hall. It begins the high school performances with an 11:45 a.m. show Feb. 4 at the North Platte High School auditorium and concludes the tour with a 7 p.m. show Feb. 7 at Cozad High School. In … [Read more...] about UNK Wind Ensemble touring central, western Nebraska high schools