KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney remains one of the best schools in the country for students pursuing an online master’s degree in education. UNK moved up one position, into a tie for 27th place, in this year’s “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The list compares 317 public and private institutions from across the country, with UNK landing in the top 10%. Only Creighton University, tied for … [Read more...] about UNK ranked in top 10% nationally for online master’s programs in education
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UNK commencement speaker travels halfway across country to celebrate big day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Some girls dream about the perfect wedding day – the venue, flowers and, of course, a stunning white dress. Leidimar Ramirez envisioned a different moment. She couldn’t wait to put on a cap and gown and walk across the stage to receive a college degree. “I always dreamed about that day,” said Ramirez, who grew up in Venezuela. She experienced this sense of achievement for the first time in July 2000, when she … [Read more...] about UNK commencement speaker travels halfway across country to celebrate big day
OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to spend a couple hundred dollars on a college textbook that gets used for one semester. The University of Nebraska at Kearney biology professor went through the process this summer when her son Zane enrolled in classes as a freshman. “I know how expensive books are, and it’s ridiculous,” Carlson said. According to survey data from the College Board, the … [Read more...] about OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
UNK online classes just got cheaper; NU reduces tuition rates for Nebraska students
LINCOLN - In another step to expand access and flexibility for students and families, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter announced today that the NU system is moving to a single, reduced in-state tuition rate for most online undergraduate courses beginning in the fall 2020 semester. With the move, most resident, undergraduate online courses will cost a standard $259 per credit hour. Depending on the campus, that represents a reduction of up to 9 percent – … [Read more...] about UNK online classes just got cheaper; NU reduces tuition rates for Nebraska students
UNK offers first-year students enhanced start online: ‘O.N.E. Loper’
KEARNEY – Students looking to start their university experience but who can’t attend in person are offered a new program this fall at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. O.N.E. Loper (Online Networking Experience) is an academic and student-support experience designed as a remote, full-time first semester to respond to needs of students and their families who for several reasons may choose to begin their college experience from home. Students in O.N.E. Loper will take … [Read more...] about UNK offers first-year students enhanced start online: ‘O.N.E. Loper’
