By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Community spirit is an important part of student life at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The residence halls on campus are usually buzzing with activity as Lopers gather for study sessions, attend social activities or hang out in the lounges. However, there’s been a much different feeling inside these buildings over the past few weeks. Because of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, most students elected … [Read more...] about UNK students maintain social connections through Lopers Live video series
Mental Health
Fritson recognized for mental health, wellness collaboration
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Krista Fritson is a superstar. The University of Nebraska at Kearney professor of psychology was recently named Collaborator of the Year by the Great Plains Institutional Development Award for Clinical and Translational Research. Honored Oct. 24 during a ceremony at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Fritson was recognized for collaborating with community organizations to increase understanding of … [Read more...] about Fritson recognized for mental health, wellness collaboration
NU system seeking fall 2019 inclusive excellence grant proposals
The University of Nebraska system is inviting faculty and staff to submit proposals for the fall 2019 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants. Four grants worth up to $3,000 each will be awarded to proposals that would advance the university’s diversity, access and inclusion work, particularly in the areas of campus climate, student recruitment and retention, and faculty and staff recruitment and retention. Eligible proposals must include collaboration across groups, … [Read more...] about NU system seeking fall 2019 inclusive excellence grant proposals
Hines event moved to Health and Sports Center to accommodate large audience
KEARNEY – Because of strong campus and community interest, Kevin Hines’ appearance at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has been relocated to a venue that can accommodate a larger number of attendees. The nationally recognized suicide prevention and mental health advocate will speak 7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 9) in the Health and Sports Center on campus. This event is free and open to the public. Hines, who survived a suicide attempt after jumping from the Golden Gate … [Read more...] about Hines event moved to Health and Sports Center to accommodate large audience
Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
KEARNEY – Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year. That’s one life lost every 40 seconds. Kevin Hines could have been included in those statistics. In September 2000, at age 19, Hines leaped off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. “Are you OK? Is something wrong? Can I help you? Those were the words I desperately wanted to hear right before I catapulted myself over the rail,” said Hines, who has bipolar disorder and depression. Since its opening in … [Read more...] about Kevin Hines, who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge, speaking at UNK
