By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 At the University of Nebraska, we often say that the university is a critical partner to the state in ensuring a high quality of life for our citizens, building strong communities and strengthening the workforce and economy. We know we need to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. I am proud to say that lately our university has gone above and beyond in serving the needs of Nebraska and its people. Here … [Read more...] about Regent Paul Kenney: With growth opportunities ahead, UNK’s partnership with the state is on full display
University Village
Regional engagement center will be ‘linchpin’ of UNK’s University Village development
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s easy to see the momentum at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development. Village Flats, a 99-unit, apartment-style housing complex completed in summer 2018, now stands on the former farm ground just south of UNK’s main campus and the $7.8 million, 19,900-square-foot LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center is scheduled to open there this fall. Those buildings are just … [Read more...] about Regional engagement center will be ‘linchpin’ of UNK’s University Village development
PHOTO GALLERY: Community, UNK come together to Celebrate Kearney
It was one heck of a community celebration. The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Celebrate Kearney: Party at the Village on Friday at UNK’s University Village development. The free event, which capped the chamber’s Kearney Love Local Week activities, gave UNK students a chance to unwind before finals week while strengthening the relationship between the university and community and showcasing the development taking shape along … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Community, UNK come together to Celebrate Kearney
Going to Celebrate Kearney? Here are some helpful tips
KEARNEY – Friday’s Celebrate Kearney event will treat area residents and visitors to the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of the “Love Local” experience – along with opportunities to experience, hands-on, Kearney’s businesses and innovative spirit. The free community event from 4 to 10 p.m. is a partnership between the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce and University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Party at the Village will be at the University Village development on the west … [Read more...] about Going to Celebrate Kearney? Here are some helpful tips
Hot Air Balloons, Fireworks, Music and More: Chamber, UNK hosting Celebrate Kearney
New event showcases Chamber businesses, University Village development By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hot air balloon rides, a business festival and fireworks are among many activities featured at a new Kearney event later this month. The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce and University of Nebraska at Kearney are partnering to host Celebrate Kearney: Party at the Village from 4 to 10 p.m. April 26. The free community event will be at the University … [Read more...] about Hot Air Balloons, Fireworks, Music and More: Chamber, UNK hosting Celebrate Kearney
