Editor’s note: “Our University” is a column from University of Nebraska Regent Paul Kenney, who represents District 6, covering the following counties: Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Garfield, Wheeler, Boone, Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Polk, York, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Adams, Webster and Franklin. By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 Last week, my community celebrated the 100th annual meeting of the Kearney Area Chamber of … [Read more...] about Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
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UNK Psychology hosts free showing of ‘Three Identical Strangers’ at The World Theatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=uM5TQ4f7ycw KEARNEY – In 1961, identical triplets were born in New York and adopted as infants by separate families, each child unaware that he had brothers. At the direction of a Jewish adoption agency and psychiatrists, the three were intentionally placed with families at different economic levels: one blue-collar, one middle-class and one wealthy. The separations were done as part of an undisclosed … [Read more...] about UNK Psychology hosts free showing of ‘Three Identical Strangers’ at The World Theatre
New Student Enrollment leaders selected at UNK for 2019; Pierce is First Year Coordinator
KEARNEY – Eight students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will lead New Student Enrollment May 29 to July 18. The students were selected for their scholarship, communication ability, leadership and ability to represent their colleges to new incoming UNK freshmen and their parents. All new first-year students planning to attend UNK are required to attend a New Student Enrollment Day. Students and families learn about services available at UNK, meet with faculty … [Read more...] about New Student Enrollment leaders selected at UNK for 2019; Pierce is First Year Coordinator
CoderDojo movement returns to UNK for three youth sessions; First event Feb. 18
KEARNEY – The CoderDojo movement is returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where youth will learn about computer coding, building websites, creating apps and exploring technology. Hosted by Kearney Area Coder Dojos, the events include separate sessions at UNK and include a partnership with UNK’s Computer Science and Information Technology Department. CoderDojos are from 6 to 8 p.m. at UNK’s Otto Olsen Building room 110 on Feb. 18, March 18 and April … [Read more...] about CoderDojo movement returns to UNK for three youth sessions; First event Feb. 18
Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
KEARNEY – Following a national search, Ryan Teten has been selected as the inaugural dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A Nebraska native, Teten is associate dean of the University College and Anthony Moroux/BORSF Endowed Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its March 29 meeting, Teten will begin at UNK this summer. The … [Read more...] about Ryan Teten, of Louisiana-Lafayette, tabbed UNK Arts and Sciences dean
