KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to climb U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” lists, reaching its highest ranking ever. UNK is No. 6 on the publication’s list of the top public regional universities in the Midwest, up three spots from last year. This is the 13th straight year UNK has been recognized as a top public regional university in the Midwest, and the sixth time the school has been ranked inside the Top 10. No other … [Read more...] about UNK jumps to No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list – its highest ranking ever
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VIDEO: Chancellor Kristensen shares some good news to start the fall semester
UNK launching ‘New Nebraskan’ scholarship for out-of-state students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney just became a lot more attractive to out-of-state students. Beginning in fall 2021, on-campus undergraduate students from anywhere will get a discount that brings them to Nebraska residents’ tuition rate. It’s an offer equal to a 54% decrease – from the current $455 to $209 per credit hour. University of Nebraska President Ted Carter today, in his investiture address outlining a five-year strategic vision, remarked on the … [Read more...] about UNK launching ‘New Nebraskan’ scholarship for out-of-state students
A time to celebrate: UNK recognizes graduates at historic commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rakid Hill has been part of many memorable moments inside Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. On Friday, the former Loper linebacker stepped onto the Foster Field turf one more time to celebrate his biggest victory yet. Hill and more than 350 other UNK students gathered near midfield – where their chairs were meticulously spaced 6 feet apart – to take part in a historic … [Read more...] about A time to celebrate: UNK recognizes graduates at historic commencement
Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brad Kernick doesn’t need a long list of reasons to give back to his community. His motivation can be boiled down to six words. “It’s the right thing to do.” The longtime Kearney resident was raised with this attitude. “I don’t do anything to try to win an award,” Kernick says. But that doesn’t mean he’s not worthy of receiving one. Kernick was recognized Friday with the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of … [Read more...] about Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
