Heart of a Teacher: UNK senior Mackenzie Coughlin is ready to make an impact in the classroom

"Someday down the line, I want a student to say, ‘Miss Coughlin was my favorite teacher.'"

UNK teacher education program produces award-winning leaders like Jenn True

“I feel like I got the best experience here in Kearney."

‘This must change’: UNK initiative targets state’s early childhood workforce shortage

Sen. Deb Fischer called the program “an investment in Nebraska’s next generation.”

Patsy Koch Johns named 2024 UNK Distinguished Educator of the Year

She dedicated more than 40 years to the education of children in Nebraska, Arkansas, Georgia and…

Allysen Gross gains classroom experience at UNK’s Loper Launch summer camp

Gross worked as the lead paraprofessional at the university's annual Loper Launch Enrichment Camp in June.

UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address state’s early childhood workforce shortage

The initiative focuses on recruitment and retention, as well as networking and professional development.