By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It was one of Shirley Turgeon’s biggest regrets. For more than 40 years, she questioned her decision to leave college without finishing her degree. “It’s been on my mind my whole life,” Turgeon said. “When we left, I felt so bad. I wanted to complete it. All the years I just kept thinking about it. “I want to go back. I want to go back.” Last week, Turgeon returned to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus … [Read more...] about Five decades after she left, Shirley Turgeon returns to UNK to celebrate lifelong goal
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Five staff members selected for 2021-22 Leadership UNK class
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected five staff members for its 2021-22 Leadership UNK class. In its 15th year, the program is designed to expose participants to leadership opportunities at UNK and in the Kearney area, enhance their leadership skills and encourage them to accept leadership roles in the future. Leadership UNK also gives members opportunities to network with the campus community, classmates, speakers and others to discuss issues … [Read more...] about Five staff members selected for 2021-22 Leadership UNK class
Registrar’s Office receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
The UNK Registrar’s Office received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award June 26. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Led by University Registrar Lisa Neal and Associate Registrar Ryan Schmitt, the Registrar’s Office was credited for serving students during a leadership change and facing unprecedented … [Read more...] about Registrar’s Office receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
