REGISTER HERE By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – COVID-19 changed education. When K-12 schools and colleges across the state were forced to close their doors, students and teachers were suddenly thrust into the world of online learning and instruction. This led to both challenges and opportunities. Two years after the pandemic began, there’s an increased emphasis on expanding access to online resources and more teachers are looking for ways to utilize … [Read more...] about UNK conference focuses on educational technology, post-COVID learning
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Masks required on campus beginning Jan. 15
UNK’s Chancellor’s Cabinet reports that beginning Jan. 15, all UNK students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth inside classrooms, labs and buildings. This mask policy will remain in effect through Feb. 5. The policy is meant to protect the operations of the university during the present wave of infection. This decision is based on the continued increase in COVID-19 transmission in the state and county. The university … [Read more...] about Masks required on campus beginning Jan. 15
VIDEO MESSAGE: Get vaccinated and celebrate the holidays safely
UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey Gold encourage students, faculty and staff to demonstrate the strength of the Loper Spirit and get vaccinated before heading home for the holidays. Widespread vaccinations have proven to significantly reduce positive cases of COVID on campus and in the community. The university encourages students and employees to be fully … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Get vaccinated and celebrate the holidays safely
UNK vaccination clinics to offer Pfizer booster shots for students, faculty, staff
KEARNEY - Booster shots for individuals who previously received the Pfizer vaccination will be available at a pair of upcoming clinics at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Two Rivers Public Health Department is offering the on-campus vaccination clinics from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 28 in the Nebraskan Student Union atrium. All three vaccine options – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson – are available. The clinics are for those who have not yet … [Read more...] about UNK vaccination clinics to offer Pfizer booster shots for students, faculty, staff
$5.7 million in American Rescue Plan grants being disbursed to UNK students
KEARNEY – A new round of grants totaling nearly $5.7 million is being distributed to University of Nebraska at Kearney students as part of the American Rescue Plan. Just under 6,000 students are qualified to receive the funds, and they will be allocated amounts ranging from $300 to $1,500 based on their enrollment and financial aid status. Students who are recipients of Pell grants will receive the first round of disbursement from the Office of Financial Aid beginning … [Read more...] about $5.7 million in American Rescue Plan grants being disbursed to UNK students
