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
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James Lester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
LINCOLN - James Lester, event and moving staff in facilities management and planning, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Dec. 4. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Lester has been a member of the UNK staff for more than 14 years, with his current primary responsibilities in the Nebraskan Student … [Read more...] about James Lester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Galen and Marilyn Hadley, longtime champions of higher education, to receive inaugural Presidential Medal of Service
KEARNEY - University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds announced today that he has chosen Galen and Marilyn Hadley, longtime champions of higher education’s vital role in growing the state, to receive the inaugural Presidential Medal of Service. The medal is a new annual award celebrating Nebraskans’ promotion of the impact that the University of Nebraska and higher education have on the state’s economic and social well-being. It is the highest honor the university … [Read more...] about Galen and Marilyn Hadley, longtime champions of higher education, to receive inaugural Presidential Medal of Service
VIDEO: Bob Whitehouse awarded ‘Regent Emeritus’ status at NU Board of Regents meeting in Kearney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsBz2K8SP0 At the Oct. 3 University of Nebraska Board of Regents meeting in Kearney, Regent Bob Whitehouse was awarded the honorary title “Regent Emeritus.” Whitehouse has represented District 4 since 2006 and served two terms as chair. He plans to retire from the Board following its December meeting. UNK produced a video highlighting his career in public education and service to Nebraska, and he received a standing ovation from the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Bob Whitehouse awarded ‘Regent Emeritus’ status at NU Board of Regents meeting in Kearney
NU Board of Regents approve 2019-21 budget request
The University of Nebraska would receive state funding to cover core needs like health insurance, utilities and general operations under a two-year budget request approved Friday by the Board of Regents. The university’s biennial budget request, which is due to Gov. Pete Ricketts and the Legislature by Sept. 15, seeks increases in state funding of 3 percent in 2019-20 and 3.7 percent in 2020-21. President Hank Bounds said the request is the result of careful work … [Read more...] about NU Board of Regents approve 2019-21 budget request
