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Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy

May 24, 2019 by gottulatm

The earnings and spending activities of each University of Nebraska graduating class add $2.4 billion to the state’s economy annually, according to a recently released study. In Legislative District 37, which includes Kearney, Gibbon and Shelton in Buffalo County, these graduates generate $128.1 million in annual economic activity and support 1,100 jobs. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The findings in a recently released study highlighting the University of Nebraska’s economic impact come as no surprise to Derek Rusher. As president and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, he’s well aware of the university’s contributions to the community and its importance to the region. “The University of Nebraska at Kearney is an invaluable and essential component of the Kearney economy," Rusher said. “With … [Read more...] about Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Derek Rusher, Economic Impact, Economy, job growth, Stan Clouse, Tripp Umbach, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

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