The University of Nebraska at Kearney will be closed and classes canceled Wednesday (Dec. 5) to observe the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, as directed by University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds. UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen said all University of Nebraska campuses will implement the closing, following NU policy. All state buildings will be closed and state employees will be granted a day of leave. Student activities are curtailed this week … [Read more...] about UNK closing Dec. 5 for National Day of Mourning of President George H.W. Bush
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PRESIDENT HANK BOUNDS: In agriculture and other areas, University of Nebraska leading the way
By HANK BOUNDS President, University of Nebraska Recently I had the opportunity to travel the state to talk with Nebraskans about the work of their University and their ideas for the future. Every place I went – Kearney, Grand Island, McCook, North Platte, Scottsbluff, York – I was struck by Nebraskans’ excitement about what’s ahead. And I was again reminded why it’s so important for me to spend as much time as possible meeting with students, faculty and staff who … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT HANK BOUNDS: In agriculture and other areas, University of Nebraska leading the way
Hank Bounds Q&A: NU president says UNK gets students where they need, want to go in life
"When you become a Loper, you really become part of a community, and that connection lasts forever." - Hank Bounds By TIFFANY STOIBER Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — As president of the University of Nebraska system, Hank Bounds leads all four of its campuses, including the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Kearney Hub asked President Bounds to share his educated, unique views on the campus and what’s been happening here. He also shared some advice for new students … [Read more...] about Hank Bounds Q&A: NU president says UNK gets students where they need, want to go in life
UNK student leaders Krejdl, Janicek say Lopers need to be heard on issues
Budget, parking, dead week, student union upgrades at top of list By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Logan Krejdl and Taylor Janicek want students’ voices to be heard. The newly-elected student body president and vice president at the University of Nebraska at Kearney believe every Loper should have a say on issues such as state funding for higher education, campus improvements and academic policies since they’re directly impacted by these … [Read more...] about UNK student leaders Krejdl, Janicek say Lopers need to be heard on issues
Message from President Bounds: An Update on Legislative, Budget Planning
Dear Colleagues, I am writing with difficult news. With the legislative session underway, Governor Ricketts last week announced proposed cuts to the state’s biennial budget, including reductions to the University of Nebraska. Under the Governor’s proposal, our funding for the current year would be reduced million, and next year’s appropriation would be cut million. The Governor is asking us to shoulder one-third of his proposed cuts – despite the fact that we … [Read more...] about Message from President Bounds: An Update on Legislative, Budget Planning
