LINCOLN - Joined by students, leaders in business and agriculture, and other supporters, University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds and Board of Regents Chairman Tim Clare on Monday asked the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee to invest in the future of the state by supporting affordable, quality education for NU’s 52,000 students. In testimony before a full hearing room that included regents, all NU chancellors, students, business leaders and community members, … [Read more...] about ‘I’m asking you to make the University of Nebraska a priority for our state’: President Bounds, NU supporters testify
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Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
Editor’s note: “Our University” is a column from University of Nebraska Regent Paul Kenney, who represents District 6, covering the following counties: Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Garfield, Wheeler, Boone, Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Polk, York, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Adams, Webster and Franklin. By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 Last week, my community celebrated the 100th annual meeting of the Kearney Area Chamber of … [Read more...] about Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
Steph Gallaway receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Steph Gallaway, digital and multimedia production coordinator, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Jan. 25. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Gallaway has been a member of the UNK communications and marketing staff since 2013. She has produced a massive library of promotional videos, … [Read more...] about Steph Gallaway receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
James Lester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
LINCOLN - James Lester, event and moving staff in facilities management and planning, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Dec. 4. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Lester has been a member of the UNK staff for more than 14 years, with his current primary responsibilities in the Nebraskan Student … [Read more...] about James Lester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed
Higher education is transformational, and affordable access is critical. While this is true for everyone, it is especially true for Nebraska’s many Pell-eligible/low income students and first-generation students (students who are the first in their families to attend college). The University of Nebraska at Kearney is proud to provide affordable access to high quality educational experiences. It is an effort driven by an entire team – the University of Nebraska Board of … [Read more...] about CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed
