By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Teten wasn’t looking for a reason to leave the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He and his family were happy with life on the bayou, where Teten served as an associate dean and political science professor. But the opportunity to return to his home state to lead the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newly created College of Arts and Sciences was simply too good to pass up. “My wife and I always say God … [Read more...] about Teten sees ‘exciting opportunity’ with UNK’s College of Arts and Sciences
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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
Tim Jares, of Northern Colorado, new UNK Business and Technology dean
“I’ve known about UNK’s strong academic reputation for years. ... UNK’s mission and culture fit exceptionally well with my background and my professional goals." - Tim Jares KEARNEY – Following a national search, Tim Jares has been selected as dean of the College of Business and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Jares is currently Chair and Professor of Finance at the University of Northern Colorado’s Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business. Pending … [Read more...] about Tim Jares, of Northern Colorado, new UNK Business and Technology dean
Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
KEARNEY – Following a national search, Ryan Teten has been selected as the inaugural dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A Nebraska native, Teten is associate dean of the University College and Anthony Moroux/BORSF Endowed Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its March 29 meeting, Teten will begin at UNK this summer. The … [Read more...] about Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
Hinga new dean for Student Affairs following interim status
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gilbert Hinga will continue his leadership as dean for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK’s interim dean since August 2014, Hinga was announced as the new dean Wednesday by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charles Bicak. His start date is July 1, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Hinga joins UNK with nearly 20 years of … [Read more...] about Hinga new dean for Student Affairs following interim status
