KEARNEY – All new and returning Lopers now have access to single rooms on campus this fall in a program that will better enable physical distancing in University of Nebraska at Kearney housing. For the first time, all students – regardless of their status as first-year or returning students – can request a single room, with no roommate. “Most students who request a single upgrade will be accommodated, especially if they choose quickly,” said George Holman, … [Read more...] about UNK offers new single room option for fall
Residence Life
Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
UNK students maintain social connections through Lopers Live video series
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
UNK relocating, consolidating students to pair of residence halls
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is preparing to move and consolidate about 50 students currently in on-campus housing to a pair of residence halls amid the coronavirus crisis. Students from Centennial Towers East will move to Centennial Towers West, and Men’s Hall and Randall/Mantor Hall residents are relocating to Antelope/Nester Halls. Students will be allowed to move once their new rooms are ready. UNK’s goal is … [Read more...] about UNK relocating, consolidating students to pair of residence halls
UNK offers room, board refunds to students leaving residence halls
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is offering refunds to students who choose to move out of residence halls early because of the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. UNK students who move out for the semester and complete checkout paperwork will receive a 60% prorated refund of room and board costs based on their housing facility and dining plan, effective March 17. The payment is 60% of remaining room and board, … [Read more...] about UNK offers room, board refunds to students leaving residence halls
