By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Cornhusker State’s namesake crop could play an important role in addressing America’s infrastructure needs. Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are studying whether corncobs and stover – the stalks, leaves and husks left over after harvest – can be used to improve the durability of concrete. The projects, led by Mahmoud Shakouri, an assistant professor of construction management, may have lasting … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney researchers testing corn’s ability to improve, strengthen concrete
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Forget California, retiring professor Ron Tuttle found his home at University of Nebraska at Kearney
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ron Tuttle had his sights set on sunny California. It was the “Beach Boys era,” as he called it, and the West Coast was the place to be for 20-somethings. At least that’s what Tuttle thought before he arrived in Kearney in 1974. The industrial technology professor with a passion for motorcycles and rebuilding cars planned to stay at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for three years before heading west to the … [Read more...] about Forget California, retiring professor Ron Tuttle found his home at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home design includes work by UNK students
Construction Management partners with Wilkins Hinrichs Stober Architects By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Construction of the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home won’t begin in Kearney for another year. But a group of construction management and interior design students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney already is deep into a project that will be used to showcase the facility publicly and lock in design plans. UNK students are partnering with … [Read more...] about Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home design includes work by UNK students
UNK Industrial Tech honor society inducts 21 new members
KEARNEY – Nineteen students and two faculty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney were initiated May 2 into the Industrial Technology Department’s Epsilon Pi Tau National Honor Society. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and represent the top 10 percent in the Industrial Technology Department. Epsilon Pi Tau’s missions is to: Promote and recognize the achievement of academic excellence. Promote the values and contributions of … [Read more...] about UNK Industrial Tech honor society inducts 21 new members
