By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jason Baker understands the challenges veterans face when they transition from military to civilian life. He served eight years in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and three years in the Nebraska Army National Guard before enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The North Platte native was 35 years old when he arrived on campus in August 2018. “The transition was very daunting,” he … [Read more...] about New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
Patrick Hargon
Success coaches get UNK students past academic hurdles
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Asking for help can be hard. Many college students who are struggling academically have a difficult time admitting they’re overwhelmed by their coursework and need some assistance. The success coaches at the University of Nebraska at Kearney understand this fear. They’re here to guide their peers through this process and get them back on track. Success coaching, offered through the UNK Learning Commons, provides … [Read more...] about Success coaches get UNK students past academic hurdles
Writing Center offers new online scheduling
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students can now schedule appointments online for the Writing Center in the Learning Commons. “Students can now schedule appointments for the Writing Center on their own, any time, night or day,” said Patrick Hargon, assistant director of the Learning Commons. “They don’t have to wait for the Learning Commons to be open.” The Learning Commons is a collaboration between the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Division of Student … [Read more...] about Writing Center offers new online scheduling
