RELATED STORY: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT UNK? By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – The large crowd filled one side of the balcony overlooking the legislative chamber. Some wore blue, others red or black, but they were all gathered at the state Capitol in Lincoln for the same reason – to show their support for the University of Nebraska. Students, staff, faculty and alumni from across the state came together Tuesday for the third annual “I Love NU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Lawmakers, Lopers share university’s impact at annual ‘I Love NU Day’
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Steven Klein receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Steven Klein, workstation support specialist for UNK’s College of Business and Technology, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Feb. 7. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Klein’s responsibilities include supporting, implementing, researching and designing all technology in the College of … [Read more...] about Steven Klein receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – They arrived at Friday evening’s event dressed in their best attire. It was a requirement for this three-course dinner, a fancy, black tablecloth affair at The Archway in Kearney. For many of the guests, this was their first time attending a formal banquet. And they had a lot to learn. Which direction should I pass the salad dressing? How do you twirl pasta? Why are there so many utensils? “Different … [Read more...] about UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
Governor proposes scholarship program supporting students in high-demand fields
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – In his annual State of the State address Wednesday, Gov. Pete Ricketts proposed a new scholarship program that would support students at the University of Nebraska, state colleges and community colleges pursuing degrees in high-demand fields such as engineering, mathematics, health care and information technology. The governor’s proposed Nebraska Career Scholarships Program would invest $16 million … [Read more...] about Governor proposes scholarship program supporting students in high-demand fields
President Ted Carter: A statewide conversation about the university’s future
By TED CARTER President, University of Nebraska As students and faculty return for a new semester of classes in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Curtis, I’m reminded again of how lucky I am to be able to serve at a place like the University of Nebraska. Not quite two weeks into my new role, I am more convinced than ever that this is truly one of the country’s great institutions of higher learning. Every day I read another story about the life-changing research our … [Read more...] about President Ted Carter: A statewide conversation about the university’s future
