Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2020 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. https://youtu.be/LLbn8GDAVSo UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. University of … [Read more...] about COVID-19, Discovery Hall, University Village projects top UNK stories of 2020
Nebraska Promise
UNK, University of Nebraska to waive undergraduate application fee Oct. 1-18
University of Nebraska’s campuses will waive the undergraduate admissions application fee for Nebraska students Oct. 1-18 as part of a system-wide effort to expand access and encourage college-going among students and families. Beginning Thursday, resident students using NU’s shared application for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Kearney and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture may have the … [Read more...] about UNK, University of Nebraska to waive undergraduate application fee Oct. 1-18
Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tina Smets is a busy mother of three. She works nights at the Alley Rose restaurant in Kearney, opposite of her husband Aaron’s schedule at the local Baldwin Filters plant so they can save money on child care. Like many young families, finances are a major factor in their decision-making – and college tuition never seemed to fit into their plans. Although Smets enjoys her job at the Alley Rose, where she’s worked the … [Read more...] about Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
The University of Nebraska system would implement a three-year plan for addressing fiscal challenges brought on by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth and success under a proposed budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The proposed 2020-21 operating budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 26 meeting, reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic, Carter … [Read more...] about At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
Chancellor Kristensen: UNK maintains quality, access and experiences – what matters most
"As always, academic quality is in the forefront of our collective thinking as we innovate." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen We are among the institutions planning and responding to the coronavirus pandemic and we understand the responsibility – and privilege – we have to continue to educate and support students and their families who are investing in higher learning. Now, more than ever, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is providing innovative ways to meet the needs of … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: UNK maintains quality, access and experiences – what matters most
