By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – Four generations of Morgan Daubert’s family have ties to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She doesn’t want that tradition to end with her. “Being able to follow in their footsteps is something I’m worried my kids may not be able to do,” Daubert, a UNK freshman from Omaha, said Tuesday during a meeting with state Sen. John Lowe of Kearney. The K-12 health and physical education major was part of a group of UNK students who made the … [Read more...]
Chancellor Kristensen selected as national Forward50 member; Will address higher education policy
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen is one of the inaugural “Forward50” - or Higher Education Committee of 50 - announced Monday by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The forward-thinking group is a national committee of college presidents, members of governing boards, enrollment managers, admissions staff, financial aid and bursar leaders, students and other leaders from all sectors of postsecondary institutions. It will spend … [Read more...]
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen discusses academic programs, construction projects, enrollment, budget challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txNT2WCYn7o&feature=youtu.be Chancellor Kristensen recaps some highlights from the past year and discusses what's ahead regarding growth of academic programs, construction and renovation projects, enrollment management, marketing consultation, and ongoing budget challenges. … [Read more...]
UNK celebrates ‘First Look’ at Village Flats with campus, community gathering
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted a "First Look" event Wednesday for the new Village Flats project in the University Village development. Construction of the $16 million residence hall started in April, and the 130-bed apartment-style complex is planned for completion in summer 2018. Chancellor Doug Kristensen recognized campus and community leaders involved with the project, as well as University Village board members, builders … [Read more...]
500 attend UNK celebration of 25 years in University of Nebraska system
KEARNEY – Friday marked a milestone for University of Nebraska at Kearney, as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of Kearney State College becoming part of the University of Nebraska system. The celebration breakfast, hosted on campus under the Peterson-Yanney Bell Tower, was attended by 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Chancellor Doug Kristensen greeted guests and reflected on the occasion. A similar celebration at the same location on July 1, 1991, marked the … [Read more...]
