As UNK enters the fourth week of the fall semester, one of our top goals is to safely continue in-person learning, teaching and work activities and limit the potential for a move to remote operations. Widespread vaccinations have proven to significantly reduce positive cases of COVID-19 on campus and in the community. UNK strongly encourages students and employees to be fully vaccinated, and several opportunities are available for free vaccinations through UNK Student … [Read more...] about UNK stresses vaccinations; Masks required in classrooms, labs beginning Wednesday
College of Education
Marisa Macy appointed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education
KEARNEY – Marisa Macy is the new Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In this position, Macy will have a leadership role in a research agenda that focuses on the needs of young children with and without disabilities from birth to age 8. She’s also an associate professor in the College of Education, where she teaches classes to students interested in careers in early childhood education. Her research … [Read more...] about Marisa Macy appointed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education
UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney remains one of the top public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication released its annual “Best Colleges” lists today, and UNK is ranked No. 6 among public regional universities in the Midwest. This is the 14th straight year UNK has been recognized as one of the best public regional universities in the Midwest and the sixth time the school … [Read more...] about UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
KEARNEY – Sophia Harder got vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect herself and those around her. It’s that simple. The University of Nebraska at Kearney junior signed up for the vaccine as soon as it was available last spring. She works in UNK Student Health and studies biology education. She knew she needed to do her part to help end this pandemic. “I just want to do what I can to help keep everyone safe,” Harder said. That’s the message UNK is sending to … [Read more...] about Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
UNK signs first-ever partnership agreement with Nicaraguan university
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to expand its global footprint. Representatives from UNK and the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Nicaragua signed an agreement Tuesday that creates a new partnership between the two institutions. It’s the first-ever bilateral agreement between UNK and a school in Nicaragua. “We’re very excited about this partnership and the potential benefits it provides for … [Read more...] about UNK signs first-ever partnership agreement with Nicaraguan university
