KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney recognized three staff members and two Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award recipients during Friday’s Faculty/Staff Convocation in the Health and Sports Center. Staff Awards for Excellence (SAFE) are presented annually during convocation to honor UNK staff members for outstanding service to students, the university and education. SAFE Awards sponsored by Fidelity Investments were presented to Brette Ensz and Sarah … [Read more...] about Staff Excellence, Faculty Senate awards presented during convocation
Political Science
Life-changing experience: UNK students present research in Tokyo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students traveled halfway across the world to present their research and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Nicole Kent of Benkelman, Haley Pierce of West Point, Adrian Gomez-Ramos of Lexington, Mic Rohde of Kimball and Katie Schultis of Diller recently joined UNK political science faculty Satoshi Machida and Chuck Rowling on a six-day trip to Tokyo, where they attended the Asian … [Read more...] about Life-changing experience: UNK students present research in Tokyo
Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
KEARNEY – Following a national search, Ryan Teten has been selected as the inaugural dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A Nebraska native, Teten is associate dean of the University College and Anthony Moroux/BORSF Endowed Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its March 29 meeting, Teten will begin at UNK this summer. The … [Read more...] about Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
US Ambassador Kritenbrink: UNK prepared me for what I’m doing today
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Kritenbrink has traveled the world as a foreign service officer. He’s been an American diplomat for 24 years, representing the U.S. in Asia and the Middle East and working on foreign policy in Washington, D.C. The 50-year-old loves his job. “It’s the only thing I know how to do and it’s the only thing I want to do,” said Kritenbrink, who has a passion for public service. This journey, which led to his … [Read more...] about US Ambassador Kritenbrink: UNK prepared me for what I’m doing today
UNK political science, Buffalo Co. Community Partners conducting behavioral survey
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Political Science is working with Buffalo County Community Partners to improve the health of area residents. The Kearney-based nonprofit hired the UNK department to conduct its 2018 adult behavioral risk factor survey. Buffalo County Community Partners and its partner agencies use results from the survey to create a clear picture of the changes in physical and behavioral health in the county, measure the … [Read more...] about UNK political science, Buffalo Co. Community Partners conducting behavioral survey
