By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The future of science, technology, engineering and math education is beginning to take shape on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Following a ceremonial groundbreaking in early May, construction crews have been hard at work at the site of UNK’s new STEM building, a $30 million facility that will promote collaboration and innovation across numerous academic departments. “It’s impressive that the schedule is holding like it is … [Read more...]
David Vail to highlight STEM, humanities history of Nebraska ag at Warner Lecture
WHAT: Warner Lecture Series, “Field Notes: Exploring the STEM-Humanities History of Nebraska’s Agriculture.” SPEAKER: David Vail, assistant professor of history WHEN: 3 p.m., Aug. 30 WHERE: Copeland Hall 142 COST: Free and open to the public HOST: College of Arts and Sciences KEARNEY - An upcoming presentation at UNK will highlight how rural areas offer crucial opportunities for STEM and humanities students and scholars to work together. David Vail, assistant professor of history, is … [Read more...]
Fine Arts Building construction work part of Otto Olsen replacement at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Work is underway at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building, which will see some changes as part of the Otto C. Olsen replacement project. Construction fence is going up along the south side of the building’s west wing, where two classrooms will be added in the space currently serving as a courtyard. The classroom addition is phase 1 of the work planned for Fine Arts. Phase 2 includes an addition and renovation on the … [Read more...]
UNK’s new cyber systems department helps meet increased demand for tech workers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Intellicom, Xpanxion, Five Nines, Black Brick Software and The Buckle. Those are a few of the local companies that come to mind when Elizabeth Roetman is asked about the strong demand for workers in technology-related fields. The full list of businesses seeking tech-savvy employees is much longer, and it’s expected to grow as development continues at the Tech oNE Crossing technology park in northeast Kearney. “Area employers … [Read more...]
CHANCELLOR’S COLUMN: UNK momentum continues during fiscal challenges
By DOUGLAS A. KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor The University of Nebraska at Kearney is entering a season of accelerated and transformational change. While the community and visitors will notice a flurry of construction activity, some may wonder how UNK is able to invest in construction projects while making reductions required to address a $3.4 million budget gap. The answer requires an understanding of state budgets and the use of “restricted” funds. One example of restricted funds are dollars … [Read more...]
