Higher education is transformational, and affordable access is critical. While this is true for everyone, it is especially true for Nebraska’s many Pell-eligible/low income students and first-generation students (students who are the first in their families to attend college). The University of Nebraska at Kearney is proud to provide affordable access to high quality educational experiences. It is an effort driven by an entire team – the University of Nebraska Board of Regents and … [Read more...]
Chancellor Kristensen: UNK facility will be model for early childhood education
University breaks ground on $7.8M project; Fall 2019 targeted for completion By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The mission of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new Early Childhood Education Center was best described by a group of young children who performed during Friday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony. The children, dressed in blue “Little Lopers” shirts, sang “Together We Can Change the World.” “That is what our future is all about,” UNK Chancellor Doug … [Read more...]
Alumni Association, Foundation work together to support UNK; Endowment grows to $55M
The University of Nebraska Foundation raised more than $9.5 million to support UNK during the last fiscal year, with 3,100-plus donors contributing. The foundation endowment for UNK has reached about $55 million. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus slows down during the summer, when students and faculty slip away to enjoy a much-needed break before fall classes begin. Across town, though, there’s little downtime for the 11 people … [Read more...]
CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
By DOUGLAS A. KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor The University of Nebraska at Kearney is entering a season of accelerated and transformational change. While the community and visitors will notice a flurry of construction activity, some may wonder how UNK is able to invest in construction projects while making reductions required to address a $3.4 million budget gap. The answer requires an understanding of state budgets and the use of “restricted” funds. One example of restricted funds are dollars … [Read more...]
UNK breaks ground on STEM building; Chancellor Kristensen: facility ‘will change Nebraska’
Hear Comments From Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Chancellor Doug Kristensen called it a perfect day for a perfect building Wednesday as the University of Nebraska at Kearney broke ground on a $30 million, state-of-the-art facility that will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs together. UNK faculty, staff and supporters gathered at the public event to mark the ceremonial start of construction on the … [Read more...]
