By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The lives of George Sr. and Phoebe Frank are well-documented at the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. The lavish home’s Colorado sandstone exterior, imported tile, handcarved oak woodwork and beautiful stained-glass window make it clear the family had money, which George earned by investing in real estate. His company built the Kearney Canal, which began producing electricity in 1887 and triggered an industrial … [Read more...] about ‘Essential Yet Unseen’: New Frank Museum exhibit focuses on 1890s servant life
Ryan Teten
Ryan Teten Christmas: Steak dinner, Perry Como, a real tree and a broken rib
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find the traditional turkey and ham for dinner at Ryan Teten’s home this Christmas. “Maybe it’s the Midwest in us, but we typically go a different direction and opt for some big, thick-cut steaks instead. There will be homemade mashed potatoes and definitely green beans and sweet potato casserole,” said Teten, the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNK. “Pumpkin pie will probably find its way to … [Read more...] about Ryan Teten Christmas: Steak dinner, Perry Como, a real tree and a broken rib
Teten sees ‘exciting opportunity’ with UNK’s College of Arts and Sciences
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Teten wasn’t looking for a reason to leave the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He and his family were happy with life on the bayou, where Teten served as an associate dean and political science professor. But the opportunity to return to his home state to lead the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newly created College of Arts and Sciences was simply too good to pass up. “My wife and I always say God … [Read more...] about Teten sees ‘exciting opportunity’ with UNK’s College of Arts and Sciences
Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
“I think you’re going to see our campus get a new shot of energy and excitement.” - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With change comes opportunity. That’s how Chancellor Doug Kristensen is approaching the current leadership transition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK will start the upcoming academic year with new deans in all three academic colleges, and other important administrative positions also saw recent … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
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
