KEARNEY – More than 1,050 University of Nebraska at Kearney academic merit scholarships have been granted to the 2019 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total value of the awards is nearly $18 million over four years. The total includes 243 Board of Regents scholarships. Among the most prestigious awards granted by the university, each full-tuition Board of Regents scholarship is valued at more than $26,000 over four years. UNK awards more than $26 … [Read more...] about UNK academic scholarships valued at $18M given to incoming freshmen
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Minimal tuition increases highlight lean 2019-20 University budget
Most Nebraska undergraduates would pay $5 to $7 more per credit hour each of the next two years under a proposed operating budget released by University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds. The proposed 2019-20 budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its Friday meeting, preserves the university’s affordability with two years of minimal tuition increases while keeping spending flat at a time of ongoing fiscal restraint. Bounds thanked Gov. Pete … [Read more...] about Minimal tuition increases highlight lean 2019-20 University budget
Board of Regents to establish Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Following a public nomination process that generated almost 200 names, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider the appointment of a 23-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee that will help guide the search for NU’s next leader. The list includes four people with direct ties to the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Kearney area: Tom Henning, president and CEO, Cash-Wa Distributing Co., Kearney Gilbert Hinga, dean of student affairs, … [Read more...] about Board of Regents to establish Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Heath Mello named interim vice president for university affairs
University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds said Thursday that he has appointed Heath Mello, NU associate vice president and director of state relations, as interim vice president for university affairs. Mello, a former state senator and public policy strategist who joined the university in December 2017, will assume his new role on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents. “In only 18 months, Heath has proven to be an invaluable member of the University of … [Read more...] about Heath Mello named interim vice president for university affairs
University of Nebraska names Susan Fritz first female president
"Dr. Fritz is a highly qualified educator and researcher and her many years of loyal work and quality leadership will benefit the university and Nebraska greatly during this time of transition. She provides both a steady hand and vision to advance the momentum of the university. We enthusiastically pledge our support and look forward to working with her. She has visited Kearney often and is well-known and respected on the UNK campus. The university is in good hands." - … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska names Susan Fritz first female president
