By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It had been nearly nine years since Clinton Zegers last stepped foot on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. He was in his early 20s then, a typical college student with a respectable 3.2 GPA preparing for his final semester of classes. By all appearances, the former homecoming king, class president and all-state football player at David City Aquinas High School was on the right track. But he was hiding another … [Read more...] about Two years sober, Clinton Zegers returns to UNK to receive degree
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UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
“My biggest hope is that some of these students are going to be able to look at me and identify with my story and my challenges and my obstacles and be like, ‘If Señora Perales can do it, then maybe I can, too." - Cecilia Perales-Garcia By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about the sacrifices he made for their family. Cecilia Perales-Garcia was just 3 years old when her father, Constancio, moved his wife, Maria, and … [Read more...] about UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
UNK’s online programs make education more accessible; 13 new options added in 2018
“I think the perception of online education has definitely changed in recent years." - Gloria Vavricka By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nicole Wilkinson’s life can be a bit hectic. When she’s not teaching kindergarten at McCool Junction Public Schools, she’s trying to keep up with a family that includes three children who pack her schedule with sporting events and other activities. Free time is a precious commodity for the former high school … [Read more...] about UNK’s online programs make education more accessible; 13 new options added in 2018
UNK online graduate education program ranked 25th by U.S. News & World Report
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is among the best schools in the country for students pursuing an online graduate degree in education, according to U.S. News & World Report. For the second consecutive year, UNK tied for 25th place on the company’s “Best Online Graduate Education Programs” list, which included more than 200 public and private institutions. The rankings, released Tuesday, focus on areas such as student engagement and satisfaction, faculty … [Read more...] about UNK online graduate education program ranked 25th by U.S. News & World Report
Online program perfect fit for UNK commencement speaker Maricia Guzman
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Maricia Guzman has three important messages for University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates. Never take opportunities for granted. Everyone can reach their goals. Always strive to do good. These life lessons, which she’ll share during UNK’s summer commencement, helped Guzman get to where she is today. The 26-year-old Scottsbluff native is the student speaker for Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Health and … [Read more...] about Online program perfect fit for UNK commencement speaker Maricia Guzman
