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
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$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
UNK stresses vaccinations; Masks required in classrooms, labs beginning Wednesday
As UNK enters the fourth week of the fall semester, one of our top goals is to safely continue in-person learning, teaching and work activities and limit the potential for a move to remote operations. Widespread vaccinations have proven to significantly reduce positive cases of COVID-19 on campus and in the community. UNK strongly encourages students and employees to be fully vaccinated, and several opportunities are available for free vaccinations through UNK Student … [Read more...] about UNK stresses vaccinations; Masks required in classrooms, labs beginning Wednesday
Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
KEARNEY – Sophia Harder got vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect herself and those around her. It’s that simple. The University of Nebraska at Kearney junior signed up for the vaccine as soon as it was available last spring. She works in UNK Student Health and studies biology education. She knew she needed to do her part to help end this pandemic. “I just want to do what I can to help keep everyone safe,” Harder said. That’s the message UNK is sending to … [Read more...] about Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
UNK announces updates to Phase 3 COVID-19 response status
Chancellor’s Cabinet reports that effective today (Aug. 18) UNK’s pandemic response status to COVID-19 includes the following: Current UNK Pandemic Status: Phase 3 Phase 3 Protocols of Note: 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 vaccinated. Students, employees and campus visitors are not required to wear masks on campus. … [Read more...] about UNK announces updates to Phase 3 COVID-19 response status
