The UNK Registrar’s Office received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award June 26. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Led by University Registrar Lisa Neal and Associate Registrar Ryan Schmitt, the Registrar’s Office was credited for serving students during a leadership change and facing unprecedented … [Read more...] about Registrar’s Office receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
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Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced today the elimination of 15 positions in an effort to meet a $2.8 million budget cut outlined and affirmed today by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The positions in total represent $800,000 in state-funded salary and benefit savings, and not all are full-time or currently filled. The eliminations include five employees currently filling those positions who were notified this week … [Read more...] about UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
The University of Nebraska system would implement a three-year plan for addressing fiscal challenges brought on by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth and success under a proposed budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The proposed 2020-21 operating budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 26 meeting, reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic, Carter … [Read more...] about At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
UNK, NU to offer free tuition to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60K or less
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN - Calling the University of Nebraska’s commitment to accessibility more important than ever during difficult economic times, President Ted Carter today unveiled a new program that will guarantee a tuition-free NU education to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60,000 or less. The “Nebraska Promise” will take effect in fall 2020 and will guarantee that full-time resident undergraduates whose families … [Read more...] about UNK, NU to offer free tuition to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60K or less
