By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The ongoing shortage of health care workers is a regular topic of discussion for Sarah Barfknecht. It comes up during her classes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s studying business administration and health care management, and at her job as a human resources intern with Kearney Regional Medical Center. “There’s definitely a lot of open positions,” Barfknecht said. “I don’t know that there will ever … [Read more...] about At UNK Health Careers Fair, high schoolers learn there are plenty of jobs available
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Platte Valley Medical Clinic providing student health services at UNK
KEARNEY – Platte Valley Medical Clinic, a division of Kearney Regional Medical Center, and UNK Student Health and Counseling are partnering to offer expanded access to health services on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Beginning Aug. 24, an advanced practice provider from Platte Valley Medical Clinic will be available four days a week for student appointments. UNK previously scheduled providers on a part-time basis. “Having access to a full-time provider … [Read more...] about Platte Valley Medical Clinic providing student health services at UNK
Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mikayla Frei was coming off one of her best performances as a Loper. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior carded a 163 over 36 holes to tie for 21st place at the Southwest Minnesota State Spring Invite. UNK finished second in the seven-team event, posting the third-lowest 36-hole score (614) in school history and tying the fifth-best 18-hole performance (304). “I was really excited for this spring because I … [Read more...] about Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei
UNK students surprise Kearney Regional Medical Center patients with holiday gifts
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Perhaps Santa Claus should trade his reindeer for some Lopers. University of Nebraska at Kearney students proved they’re plenty capable of playing the part Wednesday afternoon, when they showed up at a Kearney hospital with several bundles of gifts and more than enough holiday spirit to go around. “We thought it would be really nice to give back during Christmastime,” said sophomore Katy Wolf, one of about 20 students from … [Read more...] about UNK students surprise Kearney Regional Medical Center patients with holiday gifts
UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on professional and personal development. Through the program, which started this semester, UNK … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
