KEARNEY – Sophia Harder got vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect herself and those around her. It’s that simple. The University of Nebraska at Kearney junior signed up for the vaccine as soon as it was available last spring. She works in UNK Student Health and studies biology education. She knew she needed to do her part to help end this pandemic. “I just want to do what I can to help keep everyone safe,” Harder said. That’s the message UNK is sending to … [Read more...] about Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
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‘I felt called to it’: Maha Younes named chief diversity officer at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Maha Younes was supposed to be on the search committee for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s chief diversity officer position. With extensive international experience and a passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations, she would have been a perfect fit for the group. But that wasn’t enough to satisfy the social work professor, who connected with the position on a personal level. “I felt called to … [Read more...] about ‘I felt called to it’: Maha Younes named chief diversity officer at UNK
UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Martin Luther King Jr. was just a teenager when he penned “The Purpose of Education” as an undergraduate student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1947 essay, which appeared in the campus newspaper, King contends that the purpose of education is two-fold. It must develop students’ intellect and critical thinking, as well as their character and morals. “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. … [Read more...] about UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
‘Everyone gave more’: UNK community works together to complete challenging semester
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Fall 2020 was a semester unlike any other. Smiling faces were covered by cloth face masks. On-campus activities and athletic events were disrupted. And classes were modified to ensure learning continued during a global pandemic. It wasn’t a great semester, John Falconer admits, acknowledging the stressful situations University of Nebraska at Kearney students, staff and faculty faced. “But given the context, I … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone gave more’: UNK community works together to complete challenging semester
UNK providing COVID testing ahead of Thanksgiving break
KEARNEY – As the fall semester winds down and students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is reminding all Lopers to remain vigilant as we work together to control the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a face mask, washing your hands frequently and practicing social distancing remain the best ways to protect against the novel coronavirus. Students are encouraged to continue following these health guidelines to keep the campus community … [Read more...] about UNK providing COVID testing ahead of Thanksgiving break
