KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney was once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best schools in the country for students pursuing an online graduate degree in education. UNK tied for 28th place, along with Purdue University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, on U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” list, which included 223 public and private institutions. Only Creighton … [Read more...] about UNK online graduate education program ranked 28th nationally
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First-Gen Loper: Diaz wants to be role model for family members, future students
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Emely Diaz was conducting her field experience at Lexington Middle School, she posed a question to a group of seventh grade boys. What do you want to do when you grow up? They all gave a similar answer, and it didn’t involve college. The middle schoolers assumed they’d be working at the local meatpacking plant or in another labor-intensive job, just like their parents. They hadn’t seriously considered the … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: Diaz wants to be role model for family members, future students
UNK Academy for Teacher Education Excellence inducts three new members
KEARNEY – Three Kearney educators are the newest members of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academy for Teacher Education Excellence. Kelly Melson, Lori Moore and Stacie Pearson, all with Kearney Public Schools, were recognized Wednesday during a ceremony on campus for their work with students entering the education profession. Each inductee received a $1,000 stipend and commemorative plaque. The Academy for Teacher Education Excellence celebrates educators … [Read more...] about UNK Academy for Teacher Education Excellence inducts three new members
Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
KEARNEY – Professor Grace Ann Mims was announced today (April 4) by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak as the appointed interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Pending Board of Regents approval, Mims will transition into the role in July following the retirement of Dean Sheryl Feinstein. Mims has served as chair of UNK’s Counseling and School Psychology Department in the College of … [Read more...] about Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
Kearney educator, UNK alumna Michelle Fouts inducted into Academy for Teacher Ed Excellence
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Several signs with inspirational phrases hang on the walls inside Michelle Fouts’ first-grade classroom at Bryant Elementary School. The one with the simplest message – “family” – best describes how the 32-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna approaches teaching. That sign is surrounded by photos of Fouts and the 19 students who call her classroom home from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. each weekday. They’re a … [Read more...] about Kearney educator, UNK alumna Michelle Fouts inducted into Academy for Teacher Ed Excellence
