By RYAN EDWARDS Hub Sports Writer University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler Isaac Deaton was in high school when he started looking for places to wrestle at the collegiate level. When he Googled “good D2 wrestling team” places to go to wrestle, the Valdez, Alaska, native stumbled upon UNK. “I knew I wanted to wrestle in college, but didn’t know where,” Deaton said. “I filled out the recruiting questionnaire online and sent an email to (then-coach Marc Bauer) with a highlight … [Read more...]
University of Nebraska at Kearney researchers testing corn’s ability to improve, strengthen concrete
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Cornhusker State’s namesake crop could play an important role in addressing America’s infrastructure needs. Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are studying whether corncobs and stover – the stalks, leaves and husks left over after harvest – can be used to improve the durability of concrete. The projects, led by Mahmoud Shakouri, an assistant professor of construction management, may have lasting impacts on the … [Read more...]
UNK construction management building strong reputation
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hausmann Construction has hired more than a dozen University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates over the past five years, with many of them serving as summer interns with the Lincoln-based company before they were retained for full-time positions. This summer, the construction management, design-build and general contracting firm has four interns from UNK working on three different multimillion-dollar projects in Kearney. There’s a reason one … [Read more...]
Guest speaker James Benham highlights drones, other construction trends
EDITOR'S NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to winter storm expected to hit the region on Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2 KEARNEY – A presentation on the latest trends, solutions and devices in building technologies is being hosted at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. James Benham will present “How Drones, Sensors and Integrated Apps are Rewriting all the Rules of Construction” from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday in the UNK student union Ponderosa Room. The event will also be available … [Read more...]
Construction management partners with Associated General Contractors
KEARNEY – Construction management students at University of Nebraska at Kearney now can earn commercial construction certification through Associated General Contractors of America and its Building Information Modeling Education Program. UNK’s construction management program is the first in the nation to partner with AGC and AGC Nebraska Building Chapter to integrate the Building Information Modeling Education Program and Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (BIM) … [Read more...]
