KEARNEY – Forty students will receive full-tuition scholarships to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the Teachers Scholars Academy. These recent high school graduates represent 33 communities in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas. Their average ACT score is 23.5 and their average high school GPA was 3.87. “Students selected to the Teachers Scholars Academy are part of an elite group,” said academy coordinator Emily DeVall. “Their passion, energy … [Read more...] about 40 students selected for UNK’s Teachers Scholars Academy
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Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
By DOUG KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor KEARNEY – There is no greater return on investment to Nebraskans than to assure affordable access to students in quality University of Nebraska programs that are delivering graduates prepared to excel in the state’s workforce – in classrooms, laboratories, offices, fields, factories and studios. This transformational investment is especially important for Nebraska’s low-income and first-generation students, who are succeeding in … [Read more...] about MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
New UNK Teachers Scholars Academy offers 40 full-tuition scholarships
On the Web: unk.edu/futureteachers KEARNEY – Applications are open for a new full-tuition scholarship and learning academy for education majors announced today that will make the University of Nebraska at Kearney a more affordable and quality experience for 40 students. Starting next fall, the scholars selected will be part of a new learning community and receive a scholarship funded by the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation that will provide free tuition (up to … [Read more...] about New UNK Teachers Scholars Academy offers 40 full-tuition scholarships