By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Charlie Bicak, senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, uses the proverbial phrase to describe the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to impact higher education, you have to look for ways to take advantage of a difficult situation. That’s exactly what UNK was able to do through its January … [Read more...] about UNK students show strong interest in January intersession, generating 1,500 credit hours
UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Martin Luther King Jr. was just a teenager when he penned “The Purpose of Education” as an undergraduate student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1947 essay, which appeared in the campus newspaper, King contends that the purpose of education is two-fold. It must develop students’ intellect and critical thinking, as well as their character and morals. “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. … [Read more...] about UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
Governor’s budget plan fully funds NU request, continues Career Scholarships
LINCOLN – Gov. Pete Ricketts on Thursday released a proposed two-year state budget package that fully funds the University of Nebraska system’s appropriations request for 2021-22 and 2022-23, including key investments in student access that support the university’s highest priority of affordable excellence. Under Ricketts’ budget proposal, issued following his annual State of the State address, NU would receive 2% increases in state funds each of the next two years. The … [Read more...] about Governor’s budget plan fully funds NU request, continues Career Scholarships
UNK accepted into global finance program
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is the latest school to be accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. UNK’s business administration comprehensive degree with a finance emphasis was recognized for incorporating at least 70% of the CFA Program’s body of knowledge while emphasizing the institute’s code of ethics and standards of practice in its course materials. The CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, … [Read more...] about UNK accepted into global finance program
Global engagement report highlights NU’s international connections
The University of Nebraska system has released its 2020 report on global engagement, highlighting recent successes of faculty, staff and students from across the four campuses in building international connections and awareness in an increasingly globalized world. In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic – which has presented unique challenges related to faculty travel, study abroad and international student enrollment – all University of Nebraska campuses have continued to … [Read more...] about Global engagement report highlights NU’s international connections
