By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Joey Cochran was a student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he often gazed at the 100-plus acres of undeveloped farmland just south of campus and wondered what it would be used for. “I knew the university owned it, but I had zero clue what it would ever turn into,” Cochran said. Well, that’s not entirely true. He actually had a pretty good idea. During his senior year, Cochran and other students in a … [Read more...] about UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life
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Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A building is just a building, “sticks and bricks,” as Josh Berger says. “It’s what happens inside the building that matters.” With a modern design and prominent location, the Regional Engagement and Alumni Center planned for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development will be impressive to look at. But that’s not what makes the project stand out. The roughly 49,000-square-foot … [Read more...] about Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
UNK students are hot commodity in high-demand technology fields
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s definitely a seller’s market. Mike Catlett, infrastructure and support manager for Chief Industries, borrowed the real estate term to describe the current demand for information technology workers in Nebraska. “We’re seeing a lot of competition in our area for employees,” said Catlett, noting that it can take “months upon months” to fill some positions. This challenge isn’t unique to Chief Industries, a … [Read more...] about UNK students are hot commodity in high-demand technology fields
Bosselman recruiter: College degree gives candidates ‘a step up’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Amy Kreutz reviews countless job applications each year as a national recruiter for Bosselman Enterprises, which operates convenience stores, travel centers, hotels, restaurants and other businesses in Nebraska and 22 other states. One of the first things she looks at during the screening process is the education section. “You will have a step up automatically from another candidate if you have a degree on your resume,” … [Read more...] about Bosselman recruiter: College degree gives candidates ‘a step up’
