LINCOLN – Gov. Pete Ricketts on Thursday released a proposed two-year state budget package that fully funds the University of Nebraska system’s appropriations request for 2021-22 and 2022-23, including key investments in student access that support the university’s highest priority of affordable excellence. Under Ricketts’ budget proposal, issued following his annual State of the State address, NU would receive 2% increases in state funds each of the next two years. The … [Read more...] about Governor’s budget plan fully funds NU request, continues Career Scholarships
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UNK’s focus on employee wellness recognized by governor
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney was recognized this week as a state leader in workplace wellness. Gov. Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services presented UNK with the Governor’s Wellness Award, which honors businesses and organizations that are dedicated to improving employee health and well-being. “Regular exercise and healthy nutrition have benefits for both our physical and mental well-being. The companies honored today … [Read more...] about UNK’s focus on employee wellness recognized by governor
Nebraska Career Scholarships program begins spring 2021
KEARNEY – Incoming students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney planning careers in high-demand Nebraska jobs have a new scholarship and internship opportunity. The Nebraska Career Scholarships program was established by Gov. Pete Ricketts and approved by the Nebraska Legislature in August 2020 under LB1008. The program allocates $2 million to the University of Nebraska for new scholarships for undergraduate students in high-demand fields such as health care, … [Read more...] about Nebraska Career Scholarships program begins spring 2021
Newly installed university president charts path for growth, success
LINCOLN – Newly installed University of Nebraska President Ted Carter on Friday outlined a multi-year plan for growth and success across the NU system, calling for decisive action to serve the needs of students and the state during a time of great change for higher education. Carter unveiled the plan during a virtual ceremony formally installing him as the NU system’s eighth president. The plan is informed by months of work by a 28-member, system-wide committee of … [Read more...] about Newly installed university president charts path for growth, success
Stay-at-home directive extended until May 4 for UNK employees, student workers
To the Students, Faculty and Staff of the University of Nebraska: Earlier this month, as part of our collective effort to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 in Nebraska, we announced that we were limiting employees’ presence on our campuses to designated on-site personnel. We said then that we would re-assess our “stay-at-home” directive after two weeks to determine the appropriate path forward. We’ve decided that, in accordance with Governor Ricketts’ current guidance to … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home directive extended until May 4 for UNK employees, student workers
