KEARNEY – Rural communities across the country, including many in Nebraska, have a shortage of qualified professionals to fill social work positions. To help address the shortage, University of Nebraska at Kearney has expanded the reach of its on-campus social work programs by adding an online Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree and online social work minor. The online programs prepare students for social work positions while allowing them to reside in their own … [Read more...] about UNK starts online social work programs; Helps meet human services needs across Nebraska
Ben Malczyk
UNK Hunger Banquet raises awareness about food insecurity
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sitting at a table lined with white linen, an uneaten plate of Italian food and an untouched piece of tiramisu sat in front of her, a University of Nebraska at Kearney student looked around the room uncomfortably as others sat on the floor eating rice and beans. The Hunger Banquet, which took place Thursday, aimed to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States and Kearney community. “Hunger is … [Read more...] about UNK Hunger Banquet raises awareness about food insecurity
