The University of Nebraska has released the newest episode of its “Leading Nebraska” podcast series, featuring efforts at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals for the state’s rural communities. Nebraska faces significant shortages of health care professionals, and the gaps are especially acute in rural areas. Thirteen of Nebraska's 93 counties lack a primary care physician, according to a 2018 University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast highlights UNK’s efforts to strengthen rural health care
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UNK jumps to No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list – its highest ranking ever
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to climb U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” lists, reaching its highest ranking ever. UNK is No. 6 on the publication’s list of the top public regional universities in the Midwest, up three spots from last year. This is the 13th straight year UNK has been recognized as a top public regional university in the Midwest, and the sixth time the school has been ranked inside the Top 10. No other … [Read more...] about UNK jumps to No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list – its highest ranking ever
UNK professor Doug Biggs receives Fulbright award to teach in Czech Republic
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty member Doug Biggs is returning to a familiar place to teach as a Fulbright scholar. Biggs, a professor and graduate program director in UNK’s Department of History, will travel to Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, which awarded him a grant to teach abroad in 2020-21. “This is a great opportunity to raise the … [Read more...] about UNK professor Doug Biggs receives Fulbright award to teach in Czech Republic
UNK enrollment – at 6,225 – includes increase in domestic students
KEARNEY – Fall 2020 enrollment at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is recorded just slightly under fall 2019, at 6,225 total students. That’s a decrease of less than 1%. The student population numbers 44 fewer undergraduates than last year, and 10 fewer graduate students. The largest impact on enrollment comes from the decrease in international students, attributed to the worldwide impact of the coronavirus and ongoing issues with students obtaining visas. UNK’s … [Read more...] about UNK enrollment – at 6,225 – includes increase in domestic students
Designing woman: Ahna Packard’s resume includes work from ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Castle Rock’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ahna Packard has a resume that would make any Trekkie jealous. The University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty member helped create some memorable pieces for the iconic television and film series, including the Argo shuttlecraft from the “Star Trek: Nemesis” movie and the engine room, warp core and transporter system for the NX-01 starship featured on “Star Trek: Enterprise.” Packard spent 20 years working as a … [Read more...] about Designing woman: Ahna Packard’s resume includes work from ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Castle Rock’
