As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, Information Technology Services (ITS) is alerting the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus of the increased threat of cyber-attacks. “The potential to be negatively impacted – attacked – has increased as sanctions against Russia are implemented,” said Andrea Childress, chief information officer. “There are steps we can take to strengthen our defenses and protect ourselves.” Steps students, faculty and staff should take to … [Read more...] about ITS leaders ask UNK campus to be aware of increased threat of cyber attacks
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Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
By ANDREA CHILDRESS Assistant VP, CIO of Information Technology Services Over the past year, faculty, staff, students and the community have been working with campus leaders and partners to strategize big ideas that identify areas the University of Nebraska is good at - and where we can be great. Areas that transform lives for our students and the community. As part of that Big Ideas Initiative and in collaboration with Chancellor Kristensen, Information Technology … [Read more...] about Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
KEARNEY - Andrea Childress has been hired as the new UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services. Her new role became effective Tuesday. NU Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Bret Blackman and UNK Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak made the announcement today (Wednesday) following an internal search and interview process. An … [Read more...] about Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
Childress wins 2014 Technology Excellence Award
Andrea Childress has been presented the 2014 Technology Excellence Award given annually by Information Technology Services at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Technology Excellence Award recognizes exemplary performance of ITS staff who provide service to students, faculty and staff significantly above and beyond specific job responsibilities. Childress was commended for her job performance, acceptance of responsibility, teamwork and accomplishments … [Read more...] about Childress wins 2014 Technology Excellence Award
Twigg, Lilly, Steele receive prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney professors Paul Twigg, Carol Lilly and Janet Steele received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards on Aug. 22 during the Faculty/Staff Convocation. For more than 30 years, the Pratt-Heins Foundation has recognized UNK faculty members for their outstanding contributions in the categories of teaching, service and scholarship and research. Twigg, a biology professor, received the … [Read more...] about Twigg, Lilly, Steele receive prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards
