By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty member Doug Biggs is returning to a familiar place to teach as a Fulbright scholar. Biggs, a professor and graduate program director in UNK’s Department of History, will travel to Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, which awarded him a grant to teach abroad in 2020-21. “This is a great opportunity to raise the … [Read more...] about UNK professor Doug Biggs receives Fulbright award to teach in Czech Republic
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Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications VATICAN CITY – Paige Kristensen thought she was about to get booted from one of the world’s most sacred places. Instead, she ended up reading Scripture to worshippers at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Kristensen found herself in the memorable situation Sunday while visiting Rome with fellow University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jennifer Belsan of Columbus. The Lopers, who are studying abroad in the Czech … [Read more...] about Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
