More than 4,300 UNK graduates teach in Nebraska’s PK-12 schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You’ll find them in nearly 300 communities across the state – from Ogallala to Omaha, Scottsbluff to South Sioux City and points in between. They’re teaching in small towns in the heart of cattle country and urban areas within the “Silicon Prairie.” When it comes to PK-12 education, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Cornhusker State covered … [Read more...] about UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
Nicole Miller
UNK grad Nicole Miller receives Presidential Award for math, science
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate Nicole Miller of Columbus is one of 213 teachers nationally to receive the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Miller was selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators following an initial selection process at the state level. She receives a ,000 award from the … [Read more...] about UNK grad Nicole Miller receives Presidential Award for math, science