Editor’s note: “Our University” is a column from University of Nebraska Regent Paul Kenney, who represents District 6, covering the following counties: Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Garfield, Wheeler, Boone, Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Polk, York, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Adams, Webster and Franklin. By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 Last week, my community celebrated the 100th annual meeting of the Kearney Area Chamber of … [Read more...] about Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
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PRESIDENT BOUNDS: New year brings new opportunities to strengthen Nebraska together
By HANK BOUNDS President, University of Nebraska In the spirit of the New Year, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where the University of Nebraska has been and where we’re headed next. Many of us set resolutions this time of year. It’s appropriate, then, that when I think about the students, faculty and staff I have the privilege of serving with every day, a word that comes to mind is “resolve.” It’s a word that captures the spirit of Nebraskans as a whole – … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT BOUNDS: New year brings new opportunities to strengthen Nebraska together
CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed
Higher education is transformational, and affordable access is critical. While this is true for everyone, it is especially true for Nebraska’s many Pell-eligible/low income students and first-generation students (students who are the first in their families to attend college). The University of Nebraska at Kearney is proud to provide affordable access to high quality educational experiences. It is an effort driven by an entire team – the University of Nebraska Board of … [Read more...] about CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed
PRESIDENT HANK BOUNDS: In agriculture and other areas, University of Nebraska leading the way
By HANK BOUNDS President, University of Nebraska Recently I had the opportunity to travel the state to talk with Nebraskans about the work of their University and their ideas for the future. Every place I went – Kearney, Grand Island, McCook, North Platte, Scottsbluff, York – I was struck by Nebraskans’ excitement about what’s ahead. And I was again reminded why it’s so important for me to spend as much time as possible meeting with students, faculty and staff who … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT HANK BOUNDS: In agriculture and other areas, University of Nebraska leading the way
CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
By DOUGLAS A. KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor The University of Nebraska at Kearney is entering a season of accelerated and transformational change. While the community and visitors will notice a flurry of construction activity, some may wonder how UNK is able to invest in construction projects while making reductions required to address a $3.4 million budget gap. The answer requires an understanding of state budgets and the use of “restricted” funds. One example of … [Read more...] about CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
