“I think you’re going to see our campus get a new shot of energy and excitement.” - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With change comes opportunity. That’s how Chancellor Doug Kristensen is approaching the current leadership transition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK will start the upcoming academic year with new deans in all three academic colleges, and other important administrative positions also saw recent … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
John Falconer
John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
KEARNEY – Chancellor Doug Kristensen has announced the appointment of longtime UNK staffer John Falconer as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Executive Affairs. In this position Falconer will provide counsel and assistance to the chancellor, serve on the administrative Cabinet and lead compliance and special projects. He will oversee all strategic, policy, operational, management, and comprehensive issues on the chancellor's institutional agenda. Falconer replaces Neal … [Read more...] about John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
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’
Can social media cause depression? One of many UNK projects unveiled at Student Research Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Can social media cause depression? How does the Nebraska corn harvest impact the whitetail deer population? What prevents people from getting a flu shot? Will club volleyball participation land athletes a collegiate scholarship? Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney answered those questions and a whole lot more Wednesday during the 20th annual Student Research Day on campus. The … [Read more...] about Can social media cause depression? One of many UNK projects unveiled at Student Research Day
UNK student research getting national recognition; 25 accepted to present at NCUR
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY - Undergraduate research is reaching new levels of success at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In what is believed to be a first in school history, 100 percent of UNK’s student applicants were recently accepted to present at this spring’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research. The April 6-8 event at University of Memphis showcases the best undergraduate research in the nation. Twenty-five students were … [Read more...] about UNK student research getting national recognition; 25 accepted to present at NCUR
