By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Makenzie Petersen isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone. The 20-year-old has always been a go-getter on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities. That’s what brought her to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Petersen, who came to campus for honor choir and state speech events during high school, knew UNK was the right fit long before she scheduled an official visit as a senior. “There wasn’t … [Read more...] about ‘Mak P’ makes name for herself at UNK
New Student Enrollment
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
New Student Enrollment leaders selected at UNK for 2019; Pierce is First Year Coordinator
KEARNEY – Eight students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will lead New Student Enrollment May 29 to July 18. The students were selected for their scholarship, communication ability, leadership and ability to represent their colleges to new incoming UNK freshmen and their parents. All new first-year students planning to attend UNK are required to attend a New Student Enrollment Day. Students and families learn about services available at UNK, meet with faculty … [Read more...] about New Student Enrollment leaders selected at UNK for 2019; Pierce is First Year Coordinator
First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
By ANDREW HANSON Kearney Hub KEARNEY — A student’s first 40 days at college are some of their most important and is a message emphasized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Student Affairs staff. Because of that, UNK’s Division of Student Affairs rolls out the carpet in order to encourage meaningful involvement for freshmen during their first six weeks on campus. UNK’s Dean of Student Affairs Gilbert Hinga said, “In higher education, we consider the first … [Read more...] about First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
PHOTO STORY: Welcome to UNK
When incoming freshmen arrive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there’s a group of enthusiastic and energetic Lopers ready to welcome them to campus. Eight returning students selected for their academic, communication and leadership abilities are here to help during New Student Enrollment, when freshmen learn more about the university, meet faculty and staff and register for classes. Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications New Student Enrollment … [Read more...] about PHOTO STORY: Welcome to UNK
