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
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UNK updates plan for May 7-8 spring commencement ceremonies
KEARNEY – Planning is underway for spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Undergraduate exercises will occur as planned at 10 a.m. Friday, May 7, with a new date for the graduate exercises at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8. For the first time, the graduate-degree hooding ceremony will take place on Saturday morning, separate from the undergraduate commencement. The schedule update accommodates planning for possible directed health measures and … [Read more...] about UNK updates plan for May 7-8 spring commencement ceremonies
COVID-19, Discovery Hall, University Village projects top UNK stories of 2020
Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2020 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. https://youtu.be/LLbn8GDAVSo UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. University of … [Read more...] about COVID-19, Discovery Hall, University Village projects top UNK stories of 2020
Inspired by daughter’s strength, Alecia Amezcua earns master’s degree through UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Alecia Amezcua made sure her daughter Ariana was in attendance last Thursday as she walked across the stage to receive her master’s degree in Spanish education. After everything they’ve been through, there was no way Amezcua was going to celebrate the achievement without her. “She’s a lot stronger than I am,” Amezcua said. “She’s the one who kept me going.” The past nine years have been anything but easy for Amezcua … [Read more...] about Inspired by daughter’s strength, Alecia Amezcua earns master’s degree through UNK
An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor Kate Heelan was honored Friday with the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award. Presented each year during winter commencement, UNK’s most prestigious faculty award recognizes an outstanding teacher-scholar for their achievements in education, research and service. The award, which also honors UNK alumnus Leland Holdt and commemorates his many years of leadership at Security … [Read more...] about An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
