By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kimberley Orcutt has been part of every commencement since she started working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in January 2009. As a member of the UNK Facilities Management and Planning team, she provides assistance before and after the event, ensuring items such as the graduation robes, mortarboards, medallions, gonfalons and ceremonial mace make it to the proper locations. Last week, though, Orcutt took a day … [Read more...] about UNK employee earns degree at age 43, showing others ‘it can be done’
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‘Best of the best’: Kyle Luthans receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney management professor Kyle Luthans was honored Friday with the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award. Presented each year during winter commencement, UNK’s most prestigious faculty award recognizes an outstanding teacher-scholar for their achievements in education, research and service. The award, which also honors UNK alumnus Leland Holdt and commemorates his many … [Read more...] about ‘Best of the best’: Kyle Luthans receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
New director Noel Palmer makes UNK’s Master of Business Administration program more accessible
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Noel Palmer knows MBA students are busy. Many of them work full-time jobs and take care of families, leaving less time for the drive to and from campus. There’s a whole different group of people who’d love to get their Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney but can’t because they simply live too far away – whether that’s California, Denver or even Omaha. Palmer’s goal as … [Read more...] about New director Noel Palmer makes UNK’s Master of Business Administration program more accessible
Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ivy Prater had a vision for her college career when she enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Kearney four years ago. “I didn’t want to just be a number,” she said. “I wanted to have a college experience where I could get involved.” Mission accomplished. The Elgin native developed into a true leader at UNK, honing skills she’ll use during the next chapter of her life in Washington, D.C. Prater, who … [Read more...] about Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
Hodge’s biggest challenge in 35 years at UNK? Deciding it was time to retire
Name: Kay A. Hodge Job Title: Professor, Department of Management College: Business and Technology Years at UNK: 35 Education: Bachelor of Arts, Education, Kearney State College, 1981; Master of Science, Education, Kearney State College, 1983; Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1988. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, crocheting, cooking, reading murder mysteries, traveling Family: Daughters Amanda Skala, Kearney … [Read more...] about Hodge’s biggest challenge in 35 years at UNK? Deciding it was time to retire
