KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing 10 students with the Mary Jane and William R. Nester Student Leadership Award. Established by former UNK Chancellor William R. Nester and his wife Mary Jane, the award honors outstanding seniors who have excelled academically and demonstrated exemplary service, character and leadership during their UNK undergraduate careers. This year’s honorees are: Max Beal Max Beal of Kenesaw graduates in May with … [Read more...] about Ten seniors receive prestigious Nester Student Leadership Award
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Fraternity, sorority members view housing project as an investment in UNK’s future
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Justine Johnson loves living in the fraternity and sorority housing on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. She moved into University Residence South as soon as she could after joining Alpha Phi as a freshman in fall 2018. “Living in the sorority house has been a highlight of my time in Alpha Phi. Not only have I been able to live with other members of my class, but I’ve also lived with the classes above … [Read more...] about Fraternity, sorority members view housing project as an investment in UNK’s future
‘Everyone gave more’: UNK community works together to complete challenging semester
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Fall 2020 was a semester unlike any other. Smiling faces were covered by cloth face masks. On-campus activities and athletic events were disrupted. And classes were modified to ensure learning continued during a global pandemic. It wasn’t a great semester, John Falconer admits, acknowledging the stressful situations University of Nebraska at Kearney students, staff and faculty faced. “But given the context, I … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone gave more’: UNK community works together to complete challenging semester
UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. “This building is the future of higher education. It’s not just experiential. It’s immersive. It’s interactive. It brings a whole new definition to hybrid education,” University of Nebraska President Ted … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
Student body president: Let’s work together so we can stay together
On behalf of UNK Student Government, Vice President Trey Janicek and I are excited to welcome you back to campus this fall. It’s exciting to see so many familiar and new faces on campus, and we’re grateful for the university’s commitment to bringing us all back together this semester. When education transitioned to remote learning, many of us were separated from our classmates, friends and faculty and staff mentors. United once again, we come together with a greater … [Read more...] about Student body president: Let’s work together so we can stay together
