KEARNEY – Marisa Macy is the new Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In this position, Macy will have a leadership role in a research agenda that focuses on the needs of young children with and without disabilities from birth to age 8. She’s also an associate professor in the College of Education, where she teaches classes to students interested in careers in early childhood education. Her research … [Read more...] about Marisa Macy appointed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education
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Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
WHAT: UNK Summer Commencement WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 WHERE: UNK Health and Sports Center SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow @UNKearney on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see photos and posts LIVE BROADCAST: Watch commencement live at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Football brought John Masker to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The academic opportunities kept him here for six years. A lifelong Loper fan, Masker … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
Ralston, Fullerton superintendents receive Leaders in Education and Service Award
KEARNEY – The Educational Administration Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney recently recognized Mark Adler and Jeff Anderson with the Leaders in Education and Service Award. Individuals selected for this award are graduates of UNK’s educational administration program who have demonstrated diligence and success as school administrators. Nominations come from previous award winners and focus on distinguished service in the administrative field. The … [Read more...] about Ralston, Fullerton superintendents receive Leaders in Education and Service Award
UNK graduate student selected for national addictions counselor fellowship program
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate student Elizabeth Haarberg was recently selected for a national fellowship program that provides financial support and training for master’s-level counseling students who are committed to serving minority populations. Haarberg, who is pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, will participate in the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions … [Read more...] about UNK graduate student selected for national addictions counselor fellowship program
Peg Johnston retiring after 16 years of bringing enthusiasm, love, care to classroom
PEG JOHNSTON Job Title: Senior Lecturer, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Years at UNK: 16 Family: Husband, Don, and three adult children with five grandchildren Hobbies/Interests: Church and ministry service, exercise, cooking, gardening (flowers and vegetables), traveling to national parks, home renovations, reading, sewing and needlework Three words that describe your personality: Loyal, funny (both humorous and quirky) and caring Share something about yourself that … [Read more...] about Peg Johnston retiring after 16 years of bringing enthusiasm, love, care to classroom
