The University of Nebraska Foundation raised more than $9.5 million to support UNK during the last fiscal year, with 3,100-plus donors contributing. The foundation endowment for UNK has reached about $55 million. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus slows down during the summer, when students and faculty slip away to enjoy a much-needed break before fall classes begin. Across town, though, there’s little downtime … [Read more...] about Alumni Association, Foundation work together to support UNK; Endowment grows to $55M
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Get Cash for College: Best Practices in Financial Aid
Many people say the lessons you learn in college stay with you forever. There’s also a lot of value in a college degree. University grads can earn much more than high school graduates. However, the benefits of a college degree come with a price, and often, debt. Having a good understanding of the financial aid process and developing a strong plan to pay for college can really help alleviate debt. It takes an intentional effort from the beginning. One should focus on … [Read more...] about Get Cash for College: Best Practices in Financial Aid
NU Foundation introduces UNK Fund for scholarships, faculty development, other needs
In an effort to harness the collective power of University of Nebraska at Kearney supporters and alumni, the university and University of Nebraska Foundation are introducing the UNK Fund. The UNK Fund has been created to make it even easier for everyone – longtime supporters, parents, faculty members and new graduates – to change the lives of Loper students. Every dollar invested in the UNK Fund provides much-needed assistance for students, opportunities for attracting … [Read more...] about NU Foundation introduces UNK Fund for scholarships, faculty development, other needs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska creates scholarship for rural health care professionals studying at UNK
KEARNEY - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is supporting future rural health care professionals who study at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The company has made a 0,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation to establish the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska UNK Health Sciences Scholarships. This permanently endowed fund will serve to forever support high school graduates from rural counties in Nebraska. The gift marks the … [Read more...] about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska creates scholarship for rural health care professionals studying at UNK
