https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHT4ggjf8Q&feature=youtu.be “The Plambeck Center is going to be a model for the best early childhood education centers in the United States." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – This isn’t your average child care center. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newest building raises the bar for early childhood education, setting a standard for high-quality learning and instruction that will … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates Plambeck Center, a game-changer for early education
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Regional engagement center will be ‘linchpin’ of UNK’s University Village development
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s easy to see the momentum at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development. Village Flats, a 99-unit, apartment-style housing complex completed in summer 2018, now stands on the former farm ground just south of UNK’s main campus and the $7.8 million, 19,900-square-foot LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center is scheduled to open there this fall. Those buildings are just … [Read more...] about Regional engagement center will be ‘linchpin’ of UNK’s University Village development
What would Kearney be like without UNK?
Economy, arts, architecture and more all 'enhanced by UNK,' Chancellor Kristensen says By MIKE KONZ Kearney Hub KEARNEY - What would Kearney be like without UNK? “That’s almost so large it’s unthinkable,” University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen said. He believes a better question might be, what would Nebraska be like without UNK? In 1903 the Legislature voted 111 times before finally mustering enough votes to build the state’s new … [Read more...] about What would Kearney be like without UNK?
John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
KEARNEY – Chancellor Doug Kristensen has announced the appointment of longtime UNK staffer John Falconer as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Executive Affairs. In this position Falconer will provide counsel and assistance to the chancellor, serve on the administrative Cabinet and lead compliance and special projects. He will oversee all strategic, policy, operational, management, and comprehensive issues on the chancellor's institutional agenda. Falconer replaces Neal … [Read more...] about John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
University of Nebraska names Susan Fritz first female president
"Dr. Fritz is a highly qualified educator and researcher and her many years of loyal work and quality leadership will benefit the university and Nebraska greatly during this time of transition. She provides both a steady hand and vision to advance the momentum of the university. We enthusiastically pledge our support and look forward to working with her. She has visited Kearney often and is well-known and respected on the UNK campus. The university is in good hands." - … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska names Susan Fritz first female president
