Undergraduate and graduate degrees for 218 students were conferred Friday during the summer commencement ceremony at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees and delivered the commencement address. University of Nebraska President Ted Carter, NU Board of Regents Vice Chair Bob Phares of North Platte and UNK Student Regent Noah Limbach of Kearney also spoke at the event. John Masker of Kearney gave the graduate reflection. He received a … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Summer Commencement Ceremony
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UNK celebrating summer graduates Friday; Deuel receiving honorary degree
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its 2021 summer commencement ceremony Friday, July 30, at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Undergraduate and graduate degrees for 218 students will be conferred during the event, which begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is no restriction on the number of guests students can bring to the ceremony. Guests and participants are not required to wear face masks, per the university’s Phase III … [Read more...] about UNK celebrating summer graduates Friday; Deuel receiving honorary degree
President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter asked state senators on Tuesday to extend a 30-year partnership to keep NU facilities up-to-date, praising a “smart, responsible and action-oriented” legislative proposal he said would address a longstanding challenge for the campuses while saving valuable taxpayer dollars. Carter was joined by Board of Regents Vice Chairman Bob Phares of North Platte and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Body President Roni … [Read more...] about President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
Paul Kenney becomes Board of Regents chair; Bob Phares elected vice chair
Regent Paul Kenney of Amherst, representing District 6 on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, on Friday assumed the role of chair of the board for 2021 after serving as vice chair in 2020. Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, representing District 7, was elected vice chair of the board. He will become chair in 2022 in accordance with board policy. Kenney is an agribusinessman, farmer and rancher whose operation has been in his family for more than 100 … [Read more...] about Paul Kenney becomes Board of Regents chair; Bob Phares elected vice chair
Bob Phares given College of Business and Technology distinguished alumni award
KEARNEY – Robert Phares of North Platte has been given the 2016 College of Business and Technology Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A University of Nebraska Board of Regent, he was recognized Thursday at the CBT Annual Honors Ceremony, where he addressed the college’s graduates, their families, faculty and staff. Phares is president of Phares Financial Services, a third generation independent life, health and financial … [Read more...] about Bob Phares given College of Business and Technology distinguished alumni award
