By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota and salmon fishing don’t seem to go together. Northern pike. Of course. Walleye. For sure. But salmon? “Usually when we say salmon and South Dakota in the same sentence, people are kind of confused,” admits Dylan Gravenhof, a fisheries biologist with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. It’s true, though. The agency that manages the state’s recreational and outdoor resources has been … [Read more...] about UNK research project uses tiny trackers to improve South Dakota salmon fishing
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Health Science Explorers program addresses state’s workforce shortage
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Erin Huddleston recognizes the impact health care providers have on their patients. The Kearney Catholic junior was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. She’s been around doctors and other medical professionals her entire life and felt the joy they can bring to people struggling with a medical issue. “I want to help others have that same feeling,” she … [Read more...] about Health Science Explorers program addresses state’s workforce shortage
UNK closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth; child care center, camps open
KEARNEY – All University of Nebraska campuses, including UNK, will be closed Friday (June 18) in observance of Juneteenth. NU President Ted Carter made the announcement Thursday afternoon, following Gov. Pete Ricketts' decision to close state offices. President Joe Biden signed legislation earlier in the day declaring Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday. No classes will be held Friday at UNK and all regular employees will be granted a day of leave. … [Read more...] about UNK closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth; child care center, camps open
PRISM President Ryan Sikes wants LGBTQIA+ students to feel welcome, respected at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Sikes is a completely different person than he was five years ago. Yet, at the same time, he’s exactly who he’s always been. The 18-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney student no longer feels “hurt” and “cheated” – the emotions that often overwhelmed him before he came out in middle school. Now, he’s happy, confident and proud to be a transgender man. “I’ve always known I was a boy and a man,” Sikes said, … [Read more...] about PRISM President Ryan Sikes wants LGBTQIA+ students to feel welcome, respected at UNK
Optional three-week session will precede spring 2022 semester
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will once again offer a three-week session in January 2022, giving students additional opportunities to earn credit hours and pursue experiential learning activities during the extended winter break. Approved in April by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, the modified academic calendar pushes the start of UNK’s spring semester back by two weeks, creating flexibility for students who want to expedite their path to … [Read more...] about Optional three-week session will precede spring 2022 semester
