KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is requesting approval of a project that would replace and relocate the on-campus housing for fraternity and sorority members. The plan, which will be considered at the Feb. 12 Board of Regents meeting, provides long-term stability for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) while creating another affordable and attractive housing option that meets the demands of today’s students. “UNK has a reputation for quality, … [Read more...] about Project would replace housing for UNK fraternity, sorority members
Housing
Work begins on University Village housing, tennis projects
KEARNEY – The next two additions to the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development are beginning to take shape. Construction started this fall on the Element 30 housing project and earthwork is underway at the site of a new indoor tennis complex. Announced in March, the housing project is a public-private partnership between UNK and Grand Island real estate developer Scott Rief. His company, Millennium Development, will build, own and … [Read more...] about Work begins on University Village housing, tennis projects
Safety, social distancing emphasized during UNK move-in
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is expanding its move-in experience and implementing additional safety measures to protect students arriving on campus next week. UNK expects about 1,375 students to move into residence halls by Aug. 23, the day before the fall semester begins. To limit crowd sizes and promote social distancing, student move-in will occur over eight days, not including early arrivals such as band and Fraternity and Sorority Life … [Read more...] about Safety, social distancing emphasized during UNK move-in
UNK offers new single room option for fall
KEARNEY – All new and returning Lopers now have access to single rooms on campus this fall in a program that will better enable physical distancing in University of Nebraska at Kearney housing. For the first time, all students – regardless of their status as first-year or returning students – can request a single room, with no roommate. “Most students who request a single upgrade will be accommodated, especially if they choose quickly,” said George Holman, … [Read more...] about UNK offers new single room option for fall
University signs agreement with State of Nebraska to provide quarantine housing
“The University of Nebraska is proud to be a partner in serving our communities in a time of need." - NU System President Ted Carter University of Nebraska at Kearney residence halls may be used for COVID-19-related quarantine purposes under a partnership announced by Gov. Pete Ricketts. The agreement between the NU system and State of Nebraska allows for 2,100 beds at UNK, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha and Nebraska College of Technical … [Read more...] about University signs agreement with State of Nebraska to provide quarantine housing