https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
Arts & Sciences
University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
The University of Nebraska’s 2019 Global Engagement report highlights the work of faculty, alumni and programs across the University’s four campuses that focus on study abroad. Education abroad is a vital element of the university’s global engagement efforts, providing students with skills that are highly valued in today’s global economy. The report features U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, a UNK alumnus whose study abroad experience led to his interest in foreign … [Read more...] about Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rick Schuessler calls it “a noisy, but exciting time” in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Fine Arts Building. The department of art and design, which he chairs, is getting new studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture and glassblowing through a project that adds about 5,500 square feet to the building’s west wing and introduces new technology to UNK’s art education programs. “We’ve never had a department … [Read more...] about Kindred events celebrate UNK art department, Fine Arts Building renovations
UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
KEARNEY – High school students can explore career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries during summer events at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting a five-week Health Sciences Academy, beginning June 3, for students entering grade 12. The academy, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, will introduce participants to various health care fields, as well as the educational programs available at UNK. Students will … [Read more...] about UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
