By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Burival had a leg up on the competition when he entered the job market. The 22-year-old graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Friday with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management. He was also the first person to complete UNK’s professional sales certificate program. “I truly believe it will open doors for me moving forward,” Burival said of the … [Read more...] about UNK’s professional sales program sets graduate up for success
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What is supply chain management? UNK lets Fremont students find out
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s supply chain management program has a 100% job placement rate. Graduates have no problem landing positions in the field, which offers starting wages that are frequently above $50,000 per year with the potential for six-figure salaries after advancement. “There are a lot of opportunities,” said Greg Benson, an associate professor and coordinator of UNK’s supply chain management … [Read more...] about What is supply chain management? UNK lets Fremont students find out
Career Days lineup offers UNK students job advice, opportunities
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting numerous Career Days events to help students interact with companies and examine career opportunities in a variety of fields. The series of career fairs, networking receptions and workshops is from Oct. 2-24. The Fall Career and Graduate School Fair, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center, is among Career Days highlights. More than 100 companies and organizations are represented at … [Read more...] about Career Days lineup offers UNK students job advice, opportunities
Superheroes Collide: Palmer examines comic book industry from business perspective
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications Seventy-two long cardboard storage boxes contain the fantastical narratives of superheroes, spies and other fictional characters. David Palmer’s collection of comic books has grown to 20,000 in the 50 years that he’s been reading and collecting. Palmer’s love for comic books began as a child. He remembers being captivated by Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and the Wasp as he read the Avengers in the early 1960s. “Comic books … [Read more...] about Superheroes Collide: Palmer examines comic book industry from business perspective
Supply Chain Management Program opens Business Center
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Supply Chain Management program has launched a business center to enhance students’ classroom learning experiences. The “Center” employs students interested in pursuing a career in supply chain management. “We want to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity,” said Greg Benson, supply chain management coordinator and assistant professor of marketing. “The business … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Management Program opens Business Center
