KEARNEY – Students, faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will open 2021 with an optional three-week intersession, followed by the start of the full spring semester on Jan. 25. The academic calendar was proposed following broad faculty input and approval of a university calendar committee, and is pending NU Board of Regents approval at its October meeting. The adjustments, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, offer students additional flexibility … [Read more...] about UNK announces spring calendar with Jan. 25 start date, 3-week intersession
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Student body president: Let’s work together so we can stay together
On behalf of UNK Student Government, Vice President Trey Janicek and I are excited to welcome you back to campus this fall. It’s exciting to see so many familiar and new faces on campus, and we’re grateful for the university’s commitment to bringing us all back together this semester. When education transitioned to remote learning, many of us were separated from our classmates, friends and faculty and staff mentors. United once again, we come together with a greater … [Read more...] about Student body president: Let’s work together so we can stay together
NU updates sexual misconduct policy, procedures to comply with Title IX regulations
Following a months’ long review and drafting process involving 30-plus students, faculty and staff from across the University of Nebraska system, NU has updated its policy and procedures on sexual misconduct in order to comply with new federal Title IX regulations. The Board of Regents approved an amended sexual misconduct policy at its Aug. 14 meeting. The university has also updated procedures for how it responds to sexual misconduct reports against both employees and … [Read more...] about NU updates sexual misconduct policy, procedures to comply with Title IX regulations
Virtual installation celebrates University of Nebraska, President Ted Carter
University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to watch the virtual installation ceremony for NU System President Ted Carter on Friday, Aug. 14. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. via livestream. No RSVP is required and the livestream will be available to all members of the public. A link will be provided closer to the date of the event. Hosted by Board of Regents Chairman Jim Pillen, the program will include video greetings from students, … [Read more...] about Virtual installation celebrates University of Nebraska, President Ted Carter
UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this opportunity to learn, grow and help others in the future. She is the perfect example of an Alpha Phi woman and represents us well.” By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Leslie Braun did a double take when she received the email from the Alpha Phi Foundation. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior couldn’t believe her eyes. “I had to reread it because I thought I missed a comma the first time,” Braun … [Read more...] about UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
