University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to watch the virtual installation ceremony for NU System President Ted Carter on Friday, Aug. 14. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. via livestream. No RSVP is required and the livestream will be available to all members of the public. A link will be provided closer to the date of the event. Hosted by Board of Regents Chairman Jim Pillen, the program will include video greetings from students, … [Read more...] about Virtual installation celebrates University of Nebraska, President Ted Carter
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UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this opportunity to learn, grow and help others in the future. She is the perfect example of an Alpha Phi woman and represents us well.” By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Leslie Braun did a double take when she received the email from the Alpha Phi Foundation. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior couldn’t believe her eyes. “I had to reread it because I thought I missed a comma the first time,” Braun … [Read more...] about UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
Registrar’s Office receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
The UNK Registrar’s Office received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award June 26. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Led by University Registrar Lisa Neal and Associate Registrar Ryan Schmitt, the Registrar’s Office was credited for serving students during a leadership change and facing unprecedented … [Read more...] about Registrar’s Office receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced today the elimination of 15 positions in an effort to meet a $2.8 million budget cut outlined and affirmed today by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. The positions in total represent $800,000 in state-funded salary and benefit savings, and not all are full-time or currently filled. The eliminations include five employees currently filling those positions who were notified this week … [Read more...] about UNK announces position eliminations in first budget reductions
