Incoming UNK students can apply for the Nebraska Career Scholarship here. The application deadline is Feb. 28. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like many states across the country, Nebraska continues to face workforce shortages, with critical needs in STEM and health care. Nebraska will have more than 34,000 annual openings in high-skill, high-demand, high-wage jobs in the next five years, according to the state’s Department of Labor, with most of those … [Read more...] about Nebraska STEM, health care careers get boost from state scholarship funds
Legislature
Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney
LINCOLN – While the University of Nebraska Medical Center has a strong presence in central and western Nebraska, a legislative interim study is looking at whether that could be increased to address the state’s health workforce concerns. Legislative Resolution (LR) 392 examines the feasibility of increasing the capacity of pre-health academic and research undergraduate programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to help expand the permanent presence of UNMC in … [Read more...] about Legislative study explores feasibility of expanded UNMC presence in Kearney
At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
The University of Nebraska system would implement a three-year plan for addressing fiscal challenges brought on by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth and success under a proposed budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The proposed 2020-21 operating budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 26 meeting, reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic, Carter … [Read more...] about At ‘unprecedented moment’ for higher ed, NU budget plan lays groundwork for growth
Reminder: “I Love NU” Day is March 10
The University of Nebraska is reminding students, faculty, staff, and friends and supporters that they are invited to the third annual “I Love NU” Day, scheduled for Tuesday (March 10) at the Nebraska State Capitol. The event is an opportunity for individuals to show support for the university and visit with state senators about the work and impact of NU’s campuses. All members of the public are welcome. The day will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Capitol’s Hearing Room … [Read more...] about Reminder: “I Love NU” Day is March 10
Third annual “I Love NU” Day is March 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_y67QYxy_s Students, faculty, staff and friends and supporters of the University of Nebraska are invited to the third annual “I Love NU” Day on Tuesday, March 10, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nebraska State Capitol. The event is an opportunity for individuals to show support for the university and visit with state senators about the work and impact of NU’s campuses. All members of the public are welcome. The day will begin with … [Read more...] about Third annual “I Love NU” Day is March 10
