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...]
UNK recognizes Richard and Barbara Bush with highest campus honor
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Richard and Barbara Bush were all but certain their children would attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They both graduated from the school – he in 1953 and she in 1955 – and Barbara was even named homecoming queen. Surely their kids would follow this tradition someday. At least that’s what they thought before settling in Kearney shortly after Richard graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in … [Read more...]
CHANCELLOR’S VIDEO MESSAGE: Updates on STEM building, new College of Arts and Sciences, leadership changes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2uj2Qf_aKc&t=1s In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen highlights Friday's commencement, groundbreaking plans for the new STEM building and opening of Village Flats residence hall, formation of the new College of Arts and Sciences, Frank Museum upgrades and student research accomplishments. Chancellor also addresses state funding and the budget gap, the Nebraska high school state speech contest hosted by UNK, new student government and faculty senate … [Read more...]
First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Few people have access to Raymond Schultze’s creation. For 362 days a year, it’s stashed inside University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen’s conference room – tucked between a pair of bookcases filled with various mementos and scholarly literature. Among the items on display – volleyballs signed by former Loper players, volumes of books on the “Writings of Washington” and “Laws of Nebraska” and a nameplate and gavel … [Read more...]
