By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Change doesn’t happen overnight. You can’t solve social injustice and inequality during a one-day seminar or training session. It takes long-term commitment to create a truly inclusive environment that’s free of these issues. “If you’re going to be competent – not culturally competent, but competent – you must continue to educate yourself and educate others,” said Toni Hill, an associate professor in the University … [Read more...] about College of Education committee focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion
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UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Civil rights attorney and law professor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, believes there are four things we must do to achieve justice: Stay proximate to the people you are trying to help Change the narrative Never lose hope Be prepared to do things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient These rules – a blueprint for a better world – can be used to … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion
President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter told the Board of Regents on Friday that he has begun a strategic planning process that will articulate ambitious goals for growth and value over the next five years. Carter, who became president of the NU system on Jan. 1, said he has convened a university-wide team of students, faculty and staff to help guide the development of the strategic plan. Following … [Read more...] about President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with an event 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the evening includes food, folkloric Latin American dances performed by Danza, a UNK student organization, and traditional Hispanic and Latino music played by K-Town Sound. There will also be a special exhibit dedicated to leaders who … [Read more...] about UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
PHOTO GALLERY: Cultural Unity Conference promotes higher education, leadership
KEARNEY – Nearly 450 students from 28 high schools in Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado attended Friday’s Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. The annual event, organized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, promotes higher education and encourages students from diverse backgrounds to be leaders and pursue their dreams. In its 17th year, the conference featured 80 speakers and presenters, as well as workshops and information … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Cultural Unity Conference promotes higher education, leadership
