Jolene Berg, students account manager in the Finance Office, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Aug. 11. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Berg has been a member of the UNK staff since 1998. Her responsibilities include oversight of student account and cashiering operations to ensure policy compliance in the … [Read more...]
Prudent budget proposal protects university affordability, quality
University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds today released a proposed 2017-18 operating budget that he said protects NU’s highest priorities of affordability and academic quality despite a reduction in state funding that will necessitate difficult decisions across the institution. Bounds said the proposed budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 1 meeting, shows prudence in a time of fiscal challenges for the state. Reductions approved by the Legislature and … [Read more...]
Message From University Leadership: With state appropriation known, university moving forward on budget pieces
“We must view this challenge as an opportunity to think together about what kind of university we want to be in the future.” To the Faculty, Staff and Students of the University of Nebraska: As you likely know, the Legislature has concluded its session after finalizing a two-year budget package for the state, including funding for the University of Nebraska. With our state appropriation known, we can move forward on other pieces of our budget, including tuition increases and the cost … [Read more...]
Regents approve UNK student union renovation project
Chick-fil-A, Starbucks coffee shop proposed for food court KEARNEY – After board approval Friday, the 55-year-old Nebraskan Student Union at University of Nebraska at Kearney will be getting a new look along with new dining options for students and the community. Under plans approved Friday by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, a proposed multi-phase remodel of the Nebraskan will begin immediately after final design and bid-letting. The planned Union remodel project will … [Read more...]
Kayla James receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
LINCOLN - Kayla James, director of Internal Audit, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Friday. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. James has been a member of the UNK staff for 21 years. She previously worked as an accountant in the Finance Office. She led the establishment of the Internal Audit function on campus in … [Read more...]
