By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tim Jares isn’t wasting any time in his new position with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The dean of UNK’s College of Business and Technology packed his schedule with meetings with faculty and staff so he can learn more about each department, the people who work there and their visions for the future. Needless to say, he likes what he’s heard so far. “The college is in a great place to build to the next … [Read more...] about Tim Jares ready to take UNK College of Business and Technology to ‘next level’
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Construction Video and Photos: STEM building continues to take shape at UNK
Construction crews continue their work on the new STEM building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Led by general contractor Hausmann Construction of Lincoln, the 90,000-square-foot facility is located on UNK’s west campus between West Center and Ockinga Hall. The STEM building, scheduled for completion in spring 2020, is part of a $30 million project that replaces the 64-year-old Otto C. Olsen building. It will house seven academic departments and feature … [Read more...] about Construction Video and Photos: STEM building continues to take shape at UNK
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
UNK, Hausmann celebrate milestone in STEM building construction
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new STEM building reached a milestone Tuesday afternoon. Representatives from UNK and the construction team gathered for a ceremonial beam signing and topping-out event to celebrate the continued progress on the 90,000-square-foot facility that will transform science, technology, engineering and math education in greater Nebraska. During Tuesday’s ceremony, led by general contractor Hausmann Construction … [Read more...] about UNK, Hausmann celebrate milestone in STEM building construction
New cyber systems chair Hossain envisions world-class program at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a reason Liaquat Hossain is leaving the University of Hong Kong to settle in central Nebraska. He sees the potential at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where the new cyber systems department fits his vision for the future. “I think it can be a world-class educational program,” Hossain said. “The university is ready for that.” Hossain, a professor of information management, associate dean of … [Read more...] about New cyber systems chair Hossain envisions world-class program at UNK
