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UNK Psychology Department celebrating 50th anniversary; Demoret presents Thursday

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KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Psychology is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a public event Thursday (April 18) on campus. Marty Demoret, a 2007 graduate of UNK, will speak 3:30-4:30 p.m. that day in Copeland Hall Room 142, followed by a social hour with refreshments and cookies. The event is open to UNK faculty, staff, students and alumni, as well as community members. There is no cost. A Scottsbluff native, Demoret majored in … [Read more...] about UNK Psychology Department celebrating 50th anniversary; Demoret presents Thursday

Thompson Scholars life changing for Kerri Gibbs, hundreds of others in its 10 years at UNK

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Name: Kerri Gibbs Title: Registered Nurse, Platte Valley Medical Group, Kearney. Hometown: Cozad Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center at Kearney, 2014; Undergraduate studies, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2010-12; Cozad High School, 2010. Family: Husband, John, admissions counselor at UNK; Infant son, Logan. By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Confidence. Independence. Opportunity. Accessibility. … [Read more...] about Thompson Scholars life changing for Kerri Gibbs, hundreds of others in its 10 years at UNK

PHOTO GALLERY: 111-25 Year of Celebration Gala

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On Sept. 25 UNK ended homecoming week and its year-long “111-25 Year of Celebration” with a gala dinner in the Health and Sports Arena. NU President Hank Bounds and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen addressed the 300 attendees on the theme “The Sky’s the Limit.” NU Foundation/Alumni VP Lucas Dart introduced past distinguished alumni, and a UNK student jazz combo provided the reception entertainment. Kristensen said: “Tonight let us dream a bit about tomorrow, next year and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: 111-25 Year of Celebration Gala

500 attend UNK celebration of 25 years in University of Nebraska system

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KEARNEY – Friday marked a milestone for University of Nebraska at Kearney, as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of Kearney State College becoming part of the University of Nebraska system. The celebration breakfast, hosted on campus under the Peterson-Yanney Bell Tower, was attended by 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Chancellor Doug Kristensen greeted guests and reflected on the occasion. A similar celebration at the same location on July … [Read more...] about 500 attend UNK celebration of 25 years in University of Nebraska system