LINCOLN – Kiphany Hof, associate director of counseling at UNK and a licensed mental health practitioner, has been selected to serve on the Nebraska Legislature’s Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force. Hof is one of 24 members of the public selected. They include licensed mental and behavioral health clinicians, mental health care service providers, telecommunications representatives, law enforcement personnel, elected officials and others. The task force, created … [Read more...] about UNK’s Kiphany Hof member of Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force
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Successful bond sale yields $400 million for NU building maintenance projects
The University of Nebraska system has taken a key step forward in addressing its growing deferred maintenance needs following a successful bond sale that generated $400 million for building renewal and repair projects across the campuses. The sale – the largest issuance of new bonds in NU history – was the first transaction after the passage of LB384, a plan championed by Sen. John Stinner of Gering to extend through 2062 a state-university partnership on deferred … [Read more...] about Successful bond sale yields $400 million for NU building maintenance projects
Governor signs state budget package, including university funding
LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska system will receive increased funding, a new scholarship program for students in high-need areas will continue, and NU and the state will extend a successful deferred maintenance partnership under a two-year budget package signed Monday by Gov. Pete Ricketts. Ricketts approved the 2021-23 state budget package with no line-item vetoes. His signature clears the way for a two-year tuition freeze across the NU system and provides … [Read more...] about Governor signs state budget package, including university funding
Virtual “I Love NU” Week kicks off Monday
Beginning Monday, University of Nebraska students, faculty, staff and supporters are invited to participate in “I Love NU” Week, a weeklong virtual celebration of the work and impact of NU’s four campuses. The university traditionally hosts “I Love NU” Day each year at the Capitol, where supporters can engage with state senators and share stories of how the university has touched their lives. This year, because of COVID-19, the event is moving online and will last all … [Read more...] about Virtual “I Love NU” Week kicks off Monday
President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter asked state senators on Tuesday to extend a 30-year partnership to keep NU facilities up-to-date, praising a “smart, responsible and action-oriented” legislative proposal he said would address a longstanding challenge for the campuses while saving valuable taxpayer dollars. Carter was joined by Board of Regents Vice Chairman Bob Phares of North Platte and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Body President Roni … [Read more...] about President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
