Leaders from the University of Nebraska system issued statements in honor of NU President Emeritus L. Dennis Smith, who died Monday at the age of 83. Smith, who was system president from 1994 to 2004, died at Indiana University Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, with family members at his side, according to his obituary. “Dr. Smith was responsible for hiring me as UNK chancellor nearly 20 years ago. I enjoyed my relationship with him tremendously, and admired his … [Read more...] about L. Dennis Smith remembered as staunch advocate for research and academic quality
Doug Kristensen
UNK plans full return to campus this fall with less restrictions
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to develop plans for a full return to campus this fall with less restrictions. Students who attend UNK can expect to have a traditional college experience with in-person instruction and increased on-campus and in-person activity for many events. “UNK plans to continue with our normal, residential operations in fall 2021. We are planning classroom densities and campus life … [Read more...] about UNK plans full return to campus this fall with less restrictions
Cleanup, restoration moving quickly at Bruner Hall of Science
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney expects its Bruner Hall of Science to be fully open and usable within a couple weeks; however, some restoration work may continue into the summer. The building on the southeast corner of campus sustained interior damage when cold temperatures caused a fourth-floor sprinkler line to break shortly before midnight on Feb. 17. UNK Facilities Management had the broken line shut down within 20 minutes, but the event still impacted … [Read more...] about Cleanup, restoration moving quickly at Bruner Hall of Science
UNK, CCC team up to assist underrepresented students with college completion
The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Central Community College have joined forces in a national initiative designed to boost college completion for underrepresented students. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is leading an Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) with a goal of increasing transfer rates for Black, Hispanic, adult and first-generation learners. Partnering with AACC in the endeavor are the American Association of State Colleges and … [Read more...] about UNK, CCC team up to assist underrepresented students with college completion
