By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Community spirit is an important part of student life at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The residence halls on campus are usually buzzing with activity as Lopers gather for study sessions, attend social activities or hang out in the lounges. However, there’s been a much different feeling inside these buildings over the past few weeks. Because of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, most students elected … [Read more...] about UNK students maintain social connections through Lopers Live video series
UNK professor turns kitchen into virtual science lab for kids stuck at home
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You don’t need fancy lab equipment to conduct educational science experiments. Just follow Letty Reichart’s lead. The University of Nebraska at Kearney associate biology professor is livestreaming family-friendly activities from her kitchen to keep kids across the country entertained and engaged while they’re stuck at home during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. “Kids are out of their routine. Adults are … [Read more...] about UNK professor turns kitchen into virtual science lab for kids stuck at home
Kyla Bruxvoort studies Facebook’s impact on self-esteem, relationships
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kyla Bruxvoort experienced pressures to dress, behave and talk a certain way when she was in high school. These pressures to fit in caused her to feel insecure and experience low self-esteem. Eventually realizing that her sense of self-worth was about more than the appraisal of her appearance and behaviors, she became interested in studying self-esteem. “Self-esteem has always fascinated me ever since I was a teenager. I … [Read more...] about Kyla Bruxvoort studies Facebook’s impact on self-esteem, relationships
