By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s mission. At UNK, every student has the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities outside the classroom that enhance their educational experience. These opportunities were on full display during UNK’s annual Research Week celebration, a four-day event that highlights the scholarly and creative work produced by students and … [Read more...] about Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
Miechelle McKelvey
Personalized Treatment: Miechelle McKelvey’s Creativity Benefits Speech Therapy Patients
By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications Miechelle McKelvey’s stroke patient, a farmer and rancher, wasn’t interested in the generic flash cards she used during his speech therapy. Hoping to help him succeed in therapy, McKelvey took a trip to the local farming supply store in search of items that would be of interest to her patient. She then created flashcards using photographs of farming and ranching tools and equipment.physical effects of stress on the body “When he … [Read more...] about Personalized Treatment: Miechelle McKelvey’s Creativity Benefits Speech Therapy Patients
