KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students received a truckload of support Monday morning. UNK’s Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion collaborated with Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska and Cash-Wa Distributing to host a food giveaway on campus. More than 340 students, and some faculty and staff, received fresh produce, dairy and meat at the event, which was part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. … [Read more...] about Boxes of bounty: UNK students benefit from partner program
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Back2School Bash provides four days of fun for UNK students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is welcoming students to campus next week with four days of fun activities. Back2School Bash, a new event that precedes the traditional Blue and Gold Welcome Week festivities, gives incoming freshmen and other Lopers an opportunity to explore campus and the Kearney community before classes begin Aug. 24. “We want to create that UNK connection and a sense of belonging as soon as students arrive on campus. That’s something … [Read more...] about Back2School Bash provides four days of fun for UNK students
Student Diversity Leadership Program brings UNK campus together
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Conversations about race, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status can be uncomfortable. But they’re necessary to create an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, a new program encourages students to tackle these topics head-on so they can learn more about each other and the world around them. UNK’s Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion launched the Student … [Read more...] about Student Diversity Leadership Program brings UNK campus together
Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Ocampo wants to make his parents proud. That’s why he’s attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where the freshman from Omaha is studying 7-12 English education. His father Domingo and mother Miriam never had the opportunity to attend college, but they taught him an important lesson about education. “Success is determined by the impact you make on future generations,” Ocampo said. “For me, … [Read more...] about Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life
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
