By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Internships are a valuable tool for college students. They provide an opportunity to experience a career before graduation and improve employability skills such as teamwork, communication, self-management and problem-solving. “We know how significant internships are in terms of job placement, pay and the overall impact they have on professional and personal development,” said Dustin Favinger, director of the College … [Read more...] about New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships
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UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Isabel De Leon is a bit nervous about her upcoming student teaching experience, but you’d have never known by watching her Friday. The Grand Island native was having a blast with students at Windy Hills Elementary, a partner school for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s math methods II teacher education course. De Leon led the “cotton ball shot put” during the UNK Measurement Olympics, a hands-on activity designed … [Read more...] about UNK students bring Measurement Olympics to Windy Hills Elementary
Katherine Shinn receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Katherine Shinn, office supervisor in the UNK Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award on Thursday. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Shinn has been a member of the UNK staff since 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in music education from UNK in 2008 … [Read more...] about Katherine Shinn receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Board of Regents approves indoor tennis complex for University Village
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – An indoor tennis complex planned for University Village scored another victory last week. The Board of Regents approved an agreement Thursday that allows the University of Nebraska at Kearney and city of Kearney to build and operate the $7.5 million facility. Under the agreement, the city will construct, own and operate the six-court tennis complex located along North Railroad Street on the south edge of UNK’s … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves indoor tennis complex for University Village
PHOTO GALLERY: Another sweep puts UNK volleyball in regional final
The second-ranked University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball team swept No. 8 Northern State University on Friday night to reach the Central Regional final. UNK (35-0) faces No. 3 Concordia-St. Paul (27-7) at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Health and Sports Center. The winner of that match advances to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in Denver. Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Another sweep puts UNK volleyball in regional final
