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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
Loper Lore: Tiara Schmidt leaves mark on UNK track and field program
NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIPS Five UNK student-athletes are competing in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships scheduled for Thursday through Saturday at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. On the women’s side, Tiara Schmidt of McCook and Logan Prater of Colorado Springs, Colorado, both qualified in two events. Schmidt will compete in the shot put and hammer throw, and Prater will compete in the hammer throw and discus. Abby … [Read more...] about Loper Lore: Tiara Schmidt leaves mark on UNK track and field program
