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?
Doug Kristensen
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
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
Marc Bauer named University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic director
KEARNEY – Following a national search, interim athletic director Marc Bauer has been selected as the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Chancellor Doug Kristensen made the announcement today. “Marc brings tremendous passion for athletics, coaching and a positive student-athlete experience,” Kristensen said. “He brings a deep understanding of building a quality culture for competitive athletics and academic success. It is a culture … [Read more...] about Marc Bauer named University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic director
