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NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Team Concepts wasn’t at the top of Jacob Nutter’s list of potential employers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student had heard of the local business, which specializes in team-building and leadership training, but he didn’t know much about its services. That changed when Nutter met Team Concepts owner Josh Erickson through NEXT, a business leadership program launched last year by UNK’s College of Business and … [Read more...] about NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers

April White named interim director of UNK’s Frank Museum

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected an interim director to lead its G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. April White will replace Will Stoutamire, who is leaving the museum July 5 after accepting a position at the University of West Georgia. He served as the museum’s director for nearly five years. White’s appointment begins Monday (July 1) and continues through Aug. 31, 2020. During that time, … [Read more...] about April White named interim director of UNK’s Frank Museum

New Cope Fountain should be flowing this fall

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It may not look like much now, but the dirt patch south of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Nebraskan Student Union will soon resume its role as a campus gathering place with a new and improved water feature. An ongoing project to replace Cope Fountain, located in the heart of UNK’s east campus, is scheduled for completion in mid-fall. The new fountain, part of a larger sanitary and storm sewer replacement … [Read more...] about New Cope Fountain should be flowing this fall

Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman