"As always, academic quality is in the forefront of our collective thinking as we innovate." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen We are among the institutions planning and responding to the coronavirus pandemic and we understand the responsibility – and privilege – we have to continue to educate and support students and their families who are investing in higher learning. Now, more than ever, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is providing innovative ways to meet the needs of … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: UNK maintains quality, access and experiences – what matters most
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VIDEO: Chancellor Kristensen addresses end of 2019-20 academic year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiqV4aUaOTE&feature=em-uploademail University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen talks about the end of the 2019-20 academic year, with an encouraging look toward the upcoming fall semester. Chancellor recaps a number of accomplishments over the past year, from helping the Kearney community recover from floods, changes in university leadership and major construction projects such as Discovery Hall and the Plambeck Early … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Chancellor Kristensen addresses end of 2019-20 academic year
Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
Colleagues, As we have seen over the last few days and as more information becomes available on the novel coronavirus, it is becoming increasingly important to share messages that encourage self-monitoring, self-quarantine and self-isolation depending on one’s individual risks. The Emergency Operations Team continues to meet and share information and communication, and has been working around the clock to support efforts to keep you all protected. This has been a … [Read more...] about Message from the Chancellor: UNK must rally, support one another in challenging time
John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
KEARNEY – Chancellor Doug Kristensen has announced the appointment of longtime UNK staffer John Falconer as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Executive Affairs. In this position Falconer will provide counsel and assistance to the chancellor, serve on the administrative Cabinet and lead compliance and special projects. He will oversee all strategic, policy, operational, management, and comprehensive issues on the chancellor's institutional agenda. Falconer replaces Neal … [Read more...] about John Falconer appointed UNK chancellor advisor; Replaces Neal Schnoor
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Ied7KvYxE Welcome to UNK FYI, a series dedicated to communicating internal news and updates to the campus community. In this installment, Chancellor Kristensen recaps spring commencement and discusses New Student Enrollment, summer camps, construction progress and a STEM building update, the new Celebrate Kearney event, legislative bills, the departure of President Hank Bounds, and promotions and the hiring of new administrative staff and … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen update on new leadership, construction, legislative bills