LINCOLN – The leaders of Nebraska’s public higher education institutions, Gov. Pete Ricketts and the business community joined today in launching a statewide campaign that aims to minimize college costs and grow the workforce by encouraging students to graduate on time. The “Commit to Complete” campaign – initiated in 2016 as a University of Nebraska program and now expanded to include partners across public higher education, government and business – represents a … [Read more...] about Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation
Derek Rusher
Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The findings in a recently released study highlighting the University of Nebraska’s economic impact come as no surprise to Derek Rusher. As president and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, he’s well aware of the university’s contributions to the community and its importance to the region. “The University of Nebraska at Kearney is an invaluable and essential component of the Kearney economy," Rusher said. “With … [Read more...] about Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy
UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on professional and personal development. Through the program, which started this semester, UNK … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Abraham Hogins started Hammers for Hire in 2010 with little formal training on how to run a business. “I just knew I wanted to work for myself,” the Kearney man said. He had the know-how and skills to get his contracting business off the ground, but certain technical aspects were missing. “There were just things I didn’t know,” said Hogins, who turned to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development for … [Read more...] about UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
This graffiti artist is different; UNK alumnus Josh Arias uses art to impact community, local youths
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Josh Arias sees the world differently. His mind is constantly wandering, taking visual snapshots of the things around him. These images show up in the sketchbooks he fills with random doodles and project ideas. It could be a new sneaker design, a quick portrait of someone sitting across the room during a meeting or the start of a mural that covers a Kearney building. Art is therapeutic for Arias – a way to escape … [Read more...] about This graffiti artist is different; UNK alumnus Josh Arias uses art to impact community, local youths
