KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with College Park at Grand Island to bring expanded educational opportunities to central Nebraska. UNK and College Park finalized an agreement earlier this month that reestablishes the university’s presence in the center for higher education and affirms its commitment to supporting and growing the greater Grand Island area. “We are thrilled to once again be part of the Grand Island community. This … [Read more...] about UNK’s new College Park location expands educational opportunities in Grand Island area
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UNK junior Adrian Gomez Ramos selected for prestigious Princeton program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Adrian Gomez Ramos has an affinity for public service. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student enjoys connecting with other people, especially when there’s an opportunity to help someone in need. “I’ve always had the philosophy that you feel change when it’s closer to you,” he said. “When you’re hands-on in a smaller community, those opportunities are a lot more plentiful.” A Lexington native, Gomez Ramos … [Read more...] about UNK junior Adrian Gomez Ramos selected for prestigious Princeton program
Maha Younes – a ‘progressive leader’ and ‘first-rate teacher’ – receives Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A quote from American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson best describes Maha Younes’ mission as an educator, researcher and advocate. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Younes, a professor in the department of social work, has definitely been a difference maker during her 27-year career … [Read more...] about Maha Younes – a ‘progressive leader’ and ‘first-rate teacher’ – receives Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award
UNK public hearing on College Arts and Sciences bylaws is Nov. 29
KEARNEY –The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host a public hearing from 3-4 p.m. Nov. 29 to discuss the constitution and bylaws for the university’s new College of Arts and Sciences. The meeting is in Copeland Hall room 142 on the UNK campus. An electronic vote for all full-time College of Arts and Sciences faculty to adopt the constitution and bylaws will occur Dec. 3. UNK’s colleges of Fine Arts and Humanities and Natural and Social Sciences merged to form a new … [Read more...] about UNK public hearing on College Arts and Sciences bylaws is Nov. 29
Three UNK Faculty Join Inaugural Class Of Rural Futures Institute Fellows
Three faculty researchers from UNK are in the inaugural class of Rural Futures Institute Fellows assembled to think strategically about opportunities in rural business, health care, education, technology and more. Todd Bartee, Bree Dority and Peter Longo are among 15 faculty from University of Nebraska and other institutions selected to the group, which also includes 10 community practitioners from across Nebraska. Bartee is professor of Kinesiology and … [Read more...] about Three UNK Faculty Join Inaugural Class Of Rural Futures Institute Fellows
