KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
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UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney administration is committed to supporting the campus community during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To ensure no Loper goes hungry during this public health crisis, Chancellor Doug Kristensen allocated an additional $10,000 to Big Blue Cupboard, a UNK organization that provides food and hygiene products to students, staff and faculty at no cost. “UNK will do everything it can to assist students and … [Read more...] about UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
No Limits Student Research Conference addresses women’s, gender issues
KEARNEY – The No Limits Student Research Conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. More than 60 students from colleges and universities across the region will present their work on topics related to women’s and gender issues during the event, which is free and open to the public. The keynote speaker is Lindsey Churchill, an associate professor of history … [Read more...] about No Limits Student Research Conference addresses women’s, gender issues
PHOTO GALLERY: Magician Brian Miller mesmerizes UNK audience
Magician Brian Miller entertained UNK students Thursday evening in the Nebraskan Student Union. Based in Connecticut, Miller performs his interactive blend of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy at 200-plus events each year. He's shared his talent with audiences in 11 countries across four continents. After founding his business at age 16, Miller worked as a professional magician while completing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and philosophy. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Magician Brian Miller mesmerizes UNK audience
UNK’s Marienau Symposium focuses on future of rural health care
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s John C. Marienau Symposium on the Morality of Capitalism is scheduled for March 2-3 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room on campus. This year’s theme is “Schumpeter’s Creative Destruction: How Market Forces and Technology Will Reshape Rural Health Care.” Providing high-quality, affordable health care for 60 million Americans living in rural areas presents a set of formidable challenges. Relative to … [Read more...] about UNK’s Marienau Symposium focuses on future of rural health care
