KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is planning a major renovation project that would move Calvin T. Ryan Library further into the 21st century and better address the needs of students, staff and faculty. The result of a master planning process that started in 2016, the roughly $25 million project would enhance the library’s role as the center of learning on campus by creating an inviting and engaging environment that combines physical collections with new … [Read more...] about Major improvements planned for Calvin T. Ryan Library
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Jean Mattson went above and beyond during 48-year career at UNK
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jean Mattson’s rural roots inspired the work ethic and tenacity she demonstrated during her time as a Kearney State College student and throughout her more than 48-year career at her alma mater. She learned to follow through on a job while laboring in the hay fields on the family farm north of Stuart and showed that same determination while working full time to pay for college or putting in long hours as the University … [Read more...] about Jean Mattson went above and beyond during 48-year career at UNK
UNK removing four buildings – Otto Olsen, Conrad Hall, east heating plant, Luke & Jake’s
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus will look a little different when the 2021-22 school year begins. UNK is removing four vacant buildings this spring and summer as part of its campus master plan. The project, contracted to Blessing Construction of Kearney, is expected to begin within the next two weeks and be completed in early August. The former Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q restaurant, UNK’s east heating plant, Conrad Hall and the Otto C. Olsen … [Read more...] about UNK removing four buildings – Otto Olsen, Conrad Hall, east heating plant, Luke & Jake’s
Regents approve regional engagement center at UNK’s University Village
New facility will include meeting, office space for university, businesses, public agencies By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a project Friday that will connect academics, government and business while strengthening Kearney’s role as a regional hub and portal to greater Nebraska. The board voted unanimously to support a public-private partnership that will add a Regional Engagement and Alumni Center to … [Read more...] about Regents approve regional engagement center at UNK’s University Village
Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected an interim director to lead its LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center. UNK alumna Chelsea Bartling was appointed to the position effective today. Bartling has 11 years of experience in the early childhood field as a preschool teacher and early childhood specialist with Grand Island and Kearney public schools. She also worked as a teacher’s aide and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center
