By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Cost is a major factor for many students when they’re deciding which college to attend. For Seneca Hertel and her family, the price tag was a “really, really big deal.” “I wanted, as much as I could, to not go into debt and not take out loans, so it was one of the biggest factors in choosing a college,” said Hertel, who attended T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota. Initially, Hertel limited her search to … [Read more...] about Affordability brings growing number of out-of-state students to UNK
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UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney remains one of the top public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication released its annual “Best Colleges” lists today, and UNK is ranked No. 6 among public regional universities in the Midwest. This is the 14th straight year UNK has been recognized as one of the best public regional universities in the Midwest and the sixth time the school … [Read more...] about UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
Staff Awards for Excellence presented to three UNK employees
KEARNEY – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney staff members were honored Friday for their outstanding service to students, the university and education. Renee Besse, LeAnn Jochum and Stacy Darveau were recognized with the Staff Awards for Excellence during the annual Faculty/Staff Convocation. Each honoree received a framed certificate and $1,000. Staff Awards for Excellence are sponsored by UNK and the Jim and Lynn Rundstrom Family Foundation Fund. UNK Staff … [Read more...] about Staff Awards for Excellence presented to three UNK employees
Tuition freeze, strategic investments highlight 2021-22 university budget
The University of Nebraska will freeze tuition across the system and invest in strategic priorities including student aid, faculty competitiveness and building maintenance under a proposed 2021-22 operating budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The budget, which will go before the Board of Regents on June 25, continues a multi-year plan built last year by Carter and the chancellors to address fiscal challenges created by COVID-19 while also positioning the … [Read more...] about Tuition freeze, strategic investments highlight 2021-22 university budget
University of Nebraska extends Nebraska Promise deadline to May 1
Students will have an additional month to qualify for the Nebraska Promise financial aid program under a deadline extension announced today by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter. All campuses in the NU system are extending from April 1 to May 1 the priority date by which students can file the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and qualify for the Nebraska Promise. The Nebraska Promise guarantees that tuition will be covered for qualifying … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska extends Nebraska Promise deadline to May 1
