By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There won’t be any awkward silences during this dinner party. The University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program is promising an evening of lively discussion when guests take a seat at the table for “Great Conversations: Dinner with a Twist.” The event, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. June 21, gives community members a chance to engage with honors students and each other while enjoying a meal at Kearney Country Club, 2800 19th Ave. “We want … [Read more...]
Omaha-World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarships awarded to three
Three high school students will have the opportunity to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney thanks to the Omaha World-Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship. This year’s recipients of the scholarship are Joslyn Burke of Sutherland, Riley Ostdiek of Grand Island, and Katherin Roberts of Hay Springs. The scholarship will provide room and board, tuition and fees, and books for the duration of their collegiate careers. “It’s the premier academic award that we make as a university,” Mary Sommers, … [Read more...]
Challenge is on for UNK Honors Program: raise $10K for study abroad
KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program has an opportunity to help even more students have a study abroad experience because of a $10,000 challenge gift. John Falconer, the program’s director, said a donor who wishes to remain anonymous has offered to give $10,000 to the UNK Honors Study Abroad Support Fund if the university can first raise $10,000 from others by May 1, 2015. “This was very exciting news, and we’re definitely grateful to have this opportunity,” … [Read more...]
98 earn place in UNK Honors Program
KEARNEY – Ninety-eight students have been admitted into University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Honors Program. The Honors Program offers exceptional students the opportunity to excel in academic, leadership and personal development during their undergraduate career. This four-year program enriches and supplements all academic majors at the university through special classes, an Honors learning community, research projects, study abroad, leadership development, and service learning, according to … [Read more...]
