VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications Most Nebraskans have never heard of Celia and Eliza Grayson. Unlike the man who owned them, Stephen F. Nuckolls, their names largely faded into history. “A lot of people don’t realize there were enslaved people in Nebraska,” said Gail Shaffer Blankenau, a professional genealogist and researcher from Lincoln. She’s hoping to change that. In her master’s thesis – “Journey to … [Read more...] about Journey to Freedom: Graduate thesis addresses slavery in Nebraska Territory
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‘They are my best friends’: Benck sisters experiencing college, UNK together
Triplets Brooke, Emma and Lauren Benck didn’t plan on attending the same college – until they all fell in love with UNK. Now sophomores, the sisters from Columbus are enjoying every aspect of their time together on campus. We asked them a few questions about UNK and each other for National Siblings Day. Why did you choose UNK? Lauren: “I really liked the campus size and welcoming atmosphere. It’s just the right distance from home and, of course, Emma and Brooke are … [Read more...] about ‘They are my best friends’: Benck sisters experiencing college, UNK together
UNK Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory wins NU inclusive excellence award
The Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is the recipient of the 2021 Inclusive Excellence Collaboration Award, NU President Ted Carter announced today. The IECA, one of the President’s Excellence Awards, is the NU system’s most prestigious award honoring achievements in advancing inclusive excellence across the campuses. The award is presented annually to departments or units that have worked together to build a culture of … [Read more...] about UNK Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory wins NU inclusive excellence award
New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jason Baker understands the challenges veterans face when they transition from military to civilian life. He served eight years in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and three years in the Nebraska Army National Guard before enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The North Platte native was 35 years old when he arrived on campus in August 2018. “The transition was very daunting,” he … [Read more...] about New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
Power of Place: Nebraska settings integral part of Hollander’s storytelling
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE By KIM HACHIYA When she moved to Kearney, Nebraska, seven years ago, Jessica Hollander faced her anxieties about her new community, new life and new realities by observing and writing. She had just won the prestigious Katherine Anne Porter Prize for excellence in short story writing for her collection “In These Times Home Is A Tired Place.” Now a second collection of short stories, “Mythical Places,” builds on the … [Read more...] about Power of Place: Nebraska settings integral part of Hollander’s storytelling
