By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Cost is a major factor for many students when they’re deciding which college to attend. For Seneca Hertel and her family, the price tag was a “really, really big deal.” “I wanted, as much as I could, to not go into debt and not take out loans, so it was one of the biggest factors in choosing a college,” said Hertel, who attended T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota. Initially, Hertel limited her search to … [Read more...] about Affordability brings growing number of out-of-state students to UNK
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Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claire Neil talks the talk and walks the walk – “although she doesn’t talk a lot.” That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach Scott Shafer describes the lone senior on this year’s roster. She’s definitely not the most vocal player, but she leads by example. Neil is always on time, never makes excuses and gives nothing less than 100% effort. She’s supportive of her teammates and … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE For Ladan Ghazi Saidi, working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a dream come true. Both of her parents were university professors in Tehran, and she spent a lot of time hanging out on campus as a child. “That interaction with their colleagues, students and other staff really shaped my personality and goals in life,” said Ghazi Saidi, who knew at a young age that she wanted to follow in her parents’ … [Read more...] about Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s mission. At UNK, every student has the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities outside the classroom that enhance their educational experience. These opportunities were on full display during UNK’s annual Research Week celebration, a four-day event that highlights the scholarly and creative work produced by students and … [Read more...] about Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
US Navy service allowed Regina Forbes to see the world, attend college
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Regina Forbes can swap sea stories with the best of them. She’ll tell you about the two years she lived in Spain and the value of Google Translate. She knows businesses in Bahrain – an island chain between Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf – will deliver a bag of ice if you ask them to. And she’s traveled through both the Suez and Panama canals, a distinction few people can claim. “I could sit here for … [Read more...] about US Navy service allowed Regina Forbes to see the world, attend college
