Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters, and members of the public are invited to a series of listening sessions June 20 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to gather input on the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska. The executive firm assisting NU in the search, AGB Search, will host the listening sessions together with the Board of Regents. Attendees will have the opportunity to share the qualities and characteristics they would like … [Read more...] about UNK listening sessions on University of Nebraska president search are June 20
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‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s one thing to travel overseas. It’s an entirely different experience when the trip includes a couple dozen collegiate wrestlers. “People travel all the time, but how often do you get to travel with 30 of your best friends?” said Andrew Sorenson, an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestling team. Thirty-three members of the UNK wrestling program, including four coaches and a few alumni, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp shows youth how to start a business
KEARNEY – Seventeen area youths are learning all about entrepreneurship during the annual Biz Kidz Camp at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The weeklong event, organized by UNK’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, teaches kids ages 10-14 everything they need to know to start or improve a business. Biz Kidz covers topics such as finances, marketing, customer service and business ethics through hands-on lessons led by UNK’s Aliese Hoffman. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp shows youth how to start a business
UNK grads Hueser, Pierson earn awards in national design contest
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Two recent University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earned national recognition for their design skills. Jase Hueser of Papillion and Maggie Pierson of Omaha collected a total of four honors in the student division of the American Advertising Awards, also known as the ADDYs, the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation and … [Read more...] about UNK grads Hueser, Pierson earn awards in national design contest
UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
More than 4,300 UNK graduates teach in Nebraska’s PK-12 schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You’ll find them in nearly 300 communities across the state – from Ogallala to Omaha, Scottsbluff to South Sioux City and points in between. They’re teaching in small towns in the heart of cattle country and urban areas within the “Silicon Prairie.” When it comes to PK-12 education, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Cornhusker State covered … [Read more...] about UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
