By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Associate chemistry professor Allen Thomas has worked with some of the best and brightest students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney during his six years on campus. Future doctors, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians and professional chemists have made their way through his research lab inside UNK’s Bruner Hall of Science. Yet, none of them has accomplished what current UNK junior Hannah Way achieved this … [Read more...] about UNK junior Hannah Way selected for prestigious Posters on the Hill event
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John Falconer presenting Wednesday during UNK Last Lecture series
KEARNEY – John Falconer, senior advisor to the chancellor for executive affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, is the featured speaker for this year’s Last Lecture presentation. Falconer will present “Community as Culture: Organizational Theory and Collective Well-being” at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Copeland Hall Room 142 on the UNK campus. His presentation focuses on how individually held views, personal relationships and community culture impact our collective … [Read more...] about John Falconer presenting Wednesday during UNK Last Lecture series
Great Conversation: UNK Honors Program throwing dinner party ‘with a twist’
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 … [Read more...] about Great Conversation: UNK Honors Program throwing dinner party ‘with a twist’
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 … [Read more...] about Omaha-World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarships awarded to three
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 ,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 … [Read more...] about Challenge is on for UNK Honors Program: raise $10K for study abroad
