By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A quote from American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson best describes Maha Younes’ mission as an educator, researcher and advocate. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Younes, a professor in the department of social work, has definitely been a difference maker during her 27-year career … [Read more...] about Maha Younes – a ‘progressive leader’ and ‘first-rate teacher’ – receives Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award
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UNK course prepares students for academic success
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like many college students, Summer Martinez struggles to get enough sleep at night. The University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman juggles two jobs along with her studies while also working on the requirements to become a certified nursing assistant. “It can be hard to manage my time,” said Martinez, a pre-nursing student from Kearney. “I feel like I have a lot more responsibilities.” Martinez presented a research … [Read more...] about UNK course prepares students for academic success
PHOTO STORY: Preparing for fall semester
While the students are away, the UNK Facilities Management team gets to work prepping residence halls and Greek housing for the fall semester. There's no summer break for these university employees, who are busy repairing damage, repainting walls and replacing furniture so everything looks perfect when the next group of Lopers settle into their home away from home. Those floors need a good buffing, too. Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK … [Read more...] about PHOTO STORY: Preparing for fall semester
UNK’s new cyber systems department helps meet increased demand for tech workers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Intellicom, Xpanxion, Five Nines, Black Brick Software and The Buckle. Those are a few of the local companies that come to mind when Elizabeth Roetman is asked about the strong demand for workers in technology-related fields. The full list of businesses seeking tech-savvy employees is much longer, and it’s expected to grow as development continues at the Tech oNE Crossing technology park in northeast … [Read more...] about UNK’s new cyber systems department helps meet increased demand for tech workers
Nebraska Safety Center, part of UNK, teaches hundreds of young drivers rules of the road
Facility features driving simulators, realistic range By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ross Hilkemann reacted pretty nonchalantly to what just happened. “You hit a pedestrian,” he said with a slight smirk, his comment directed toward 15-year-old James Murray. “He came out of nowhere,” the Seward teen quickly replied. “I didn’t even see him.” Hilkemann wasn’t buying the excuses. “He was definitely in the crosswalk,” the driver education … [Read more...] about Nebraska Safety Center, part of UNK, teaches hundreds of young drivers rules of the road
