“My biggest hope is that some of these students are going to be able to look at me and identify with my story and my challenges and my obstacles and be like, ‘If Señora Perales can do it, then maybe I can, too." - Cecilia Perales-Garcia By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about the sacrifices he made for their family. Cecilia Perales-Garcia was just 3 years old when her father, Constancio, moved his wife, Maria, and … [Read more...] about UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
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NU Graduate College taking registrations for April 5 workshop; Students, postdocs and graduate faculty invited
The 2019 University of Nebraska Graduate College Workshop will be held at UNMC’s Durham Research Center 1 on Friday, April 5, 2019, with additional satellite locations at UNK and UNL using two-way video. This no-cost workshop will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral associates and graduate faculty from across the University’s four campuses to explore non-academic career opportunities after graduation. This year’s workshop will feature Dr. Isaiah Hankel, Founder … [Read more...] about NU Graduate College taking registrations for April 5 workshop; Students, postdocs and graduate faculty invited
NUforNE Video: President Bounds says UNK filling Nebraska workforce needs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t_G5mabR64 "UNK is about making certain that workforce needs are met in outstate Nebraska. ...The teaching that happens here is as good as anywhere in the country.” - Hank Bounds, President of the University of Nebraska … [Read more...] about NUforNE Video: President Bounds says UNK filling Nebraska workforce needs
MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
By DOUG KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor KEARNEY – There is no greater return on investment to Nebraskans than to assure affordable access to students in quality University of Nebraska programs that are delivering graduates prepared to excel in the state’s workforce – in classrooms, laboratories, offices, fields, factories and studios. This transformational investment is especially important for Nebraska’s low-income and first-generation students, who are succeeding in … [Read more...] about MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
UNK closed Thursday due to expected blizzard
The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will close Thursday, March 14, because of blizzard conditions forecast for Kearney and central Nebraska. In the best interest of safety, UNK facilities staff, law enforcement and administration made the decision Wednesday afternoon. The forecast for snow and high winds will likely produce blizzard-like conditions, making travel difficult. Additionally, colder temperatures will likely create hazardous ice conditions across … [Read more...] about UNK closed Thursday due to expected blizzard
