By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is a popular buzzword in higher education. But what does it really mean? At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the definition is simple: learning by doing. And it’s something every student gets to experience. Lopers prepare for their future careers by conducting undergraduate research alongside expert faculty members, interning at businesses across the state and country, student teaching … [Read more...] about Beyond the Books: New UNK program expands experiential learning opportunities
Beth Hinga
UNK’s Beth Hinga learned about Kilauea volcano by living there
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Beth Hinga was 8 years old when Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980. The massive blast, which was preceded by the largest landslide in recorded history, spewed ash across a dozen states. More than 200 square miles of forest and numerous structures were leveled and 57 people lost their lives. It was an unforgettable moment for most Americans, including a young girl living halfway across the country in Iowa. “I … [Read more...] about UNK’s Beth Hinga learned about Kilauea volcano by living there
