KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s business administration and business administration comprehensive degree programs have maintained their accreditation with AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation covers all business programs offered by UNK. The emphasis areas included are accounting, business intelligence, economics, finance, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as the … [Read more...] about UNK business programs maintain prestigious AACSB accreditation
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UNK updates policy on commencement ornamentation
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is adjusting its commencement attire policy to give graduates additional opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements, honors and student organizations. Traditionally, UNK has highlighted academic achievement by limiting commencement medallions, stoles and cords to those associated with GPA and academic organizations. Following a request from student government, UNK administration made the decision to expand … [Read more...] about UNK updates policy on commencement ornamentation
Megan Fryda receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Megan Fryda, director of Academic Resources and Institutional Research at UNK, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during Friday’s meeting. 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. Fryda started her UNK career as a student worker in 2001 before joining the staff full time in 2003. She’s worked in … [Read more...] about Megan Fryda receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Charlie Bicak, senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, uses the proverbial phrase to describe the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to impact higher education, you have to look for ways to take advantage of a difficult situation. That’s exactly what UNK was able to do through its January … [Read more...] about UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
Enrollment opens for six UNK classes in Grand Island
KEARNEY – Enrollment is underway for six University of Nebraska at Kearney courses being offered at College Park at Grand Island. The first slate of courses that begins Jan. 25, 2021, includes two upper-level criminal justice classes, three 100-level classes for “early entry” high schoolers and other first-year students, and a Montessori teacher education class that will also be offered worldwide through remote technology. The partnership at College Park was announced … [Read more...] about Enrollment opens for six UNK classes in Grand Island