By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Teaching is a dream job for Darian Wilson. “I’ve always enjoyed the concept of learning and learning itself,” she said. “The idea of getting to raise the next generation and being a part of so many people’s lives really inspires me.” To achieve that dream, the Alliance High School graduate set her sights on the University of Nebraska at Kearney and its top-notch teacher education program. She knew she wanted to … [Read more...] about Teachers Scholars Academy an ‘incredible opportunity’ for incoming UNK freshman
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Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
KEARNEY – Professor Grace Ann Mims was announced today (April 4) by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak as the appointed interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Pending Board of Regents approval, Mims will transition into the role in July following the retirement of Dean Sheryl Feinstein. Mims has served as chair of UNK’s Counseling and School Psychology Department in the College of … [Read more...] about Grace Mims appointed interim dean for UNK College of Education
Sheryl Feinstein, a true difference maker, dedicated career to education
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sheryl Feinstein started her professional career four decades ago with one goal in mind. She wanted to make a difference. That’s why she became an educator and eventually what led her to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s been dean of the college of education since May 2015. “A lot of educators would consider it a calling, and I look at it like that, also,” said Feinstein, who is retiring July 5 after … [Read more...] about Sheryl Feinstein, a true difference maker, dedicated career to education
New UNK Teachers Scholars Academy offers 40 full-tuition scholarships
On the Web: unk.edu/futureteachers KEARNEY – Applications are open for a new full-tuition scholarship and learning academy for education majors announced today that will make the University of Nebraska at Kearney a more affordable and quality experience for 40 students. Starting next fall, the scholars selected will be part of a new learning community and receive a scholarship funded by the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation that will provide free tuition (up to … [Read more...] about New UNK Teachers Scholars Academy offers 40 full-tuition scholarships
Board considers UNK Early Childhood Ed Center approval; Named for educator, philanthropist Plambeck
KEARNEY – With ground ready to be broken on University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Early Childhood Education Center, the new building plan already has grown to add programming and space to serve even more Kearney-area children and early-childhood students. Pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents at its meeting on June 28, the building will grow by 2,100 square feet and .4 million in funding, and gain a name: the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early … [Read more...] about Board considers UNK Early Childhood Ed Center approval; Named for educator, philanthropist Plambeck
