The University of Nebraska at Kearney is continuing to offer students free COVID-19 testing for the remainder of the fall semester. Testing will occur each Tuesday, beginning today (Dec. 1) and continuing through Dec. 15. Students can schedule a COVID-19 test by emailing covidtesting@unk.edu. Those who wish to be tested will be sent an online […]
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Giving Tuesday is opportunity to help UNK students through difficult times
The University of Nebraska at Kearney community can support students on Giving Tuesday, today’s annual global day of giving. Founded in 2012, #GivingTuesday inspires people to come together on one day (Dec. 1) to support the causes they believe in. This year, the University of Nebraska Foundation invites the Loper community to consider supporting the […]
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UNK’s English Language Institute provides pathway to higher education
“For international students, it’s difficult to get into a university in the United States unless they have a certain level of English proficiency. With ELI, we allow them to come to the university, live on campus and be part of the university community before they have that level of proficiency.”
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UNK pandemic status moves back to Phase I
Chancellor’s Cabinet reports that effective Monday, Nov. 30, UNK’s COVID-19 pandemic response status moves to Phase I. All students, employees and campus visitors are required to wear masks in all public and shared spaces on campus. This includes classrooms, offices where people work within six feet of each other, common areas, restrooms, elevators, outdoor spaces […]
Katherine Moen: I’m thankful for Stove Top stuffing, country music, my daughter Clara
“I’m so thankful for stuffing, but it has to be Stove Top stuffing. I’ve never had a homemade stuffing that I’ve liked. It must be that subtle cardboard flavor that makes it for me.”
‘God didn’t want me yet’: UNK employee Kenny Van Horn recovering from COVID-19
Van Horn spent a total of 60 days at CHI Health Good Samaritan, including three weeks in the intensive care unit. “COVID completely wiped him out,” his wife Patty said. “It attacks so many different parts of the body that you don’t even realize.”
Be Healthy, Protect Your Home: Dean of Student Affairs Gilbert Hinga
Enrollment opens for six UNK classes in Grand Island
The first slate of courses that begins Jan. 25, 2021, includes two upper-level criminal justice classes, three 100-level classes for “early entry” high schoolers and other first-year students, and a Montessori teacher education class that will also be offered worldwide through remote technology.
OBITUARY: Former dean Leonard Skov dedicated his life to education
Leonard C. Skov, 85, of Kearney, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, memorials to the Dr. Leonard Skov Scholarship Fund https://nufoundation.org/fund/01063740/ or the Himanchal Education Foundation https://himanchal.org/ are suggested. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of […]
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts basketball doubleheader against Emporia State
The Loper women opened the season Thursday night with a 59-54 victory, while the men fell 69-57.
