By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When DJ Hardwick first arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he was the one who needed additional support and guidance. As a first-generation college student, he couldn’t turn to his parents for advice on topics such as financial aid, class registration and campus life. “I had to seek out those resources on my own while going through a lot of challenges,” Hardwick said. “I came from a very small-town … [Read more...] about UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers
Student Affairs
New name, same mission; Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion supports all students
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Office of Multicultural Affairs has a new name, but its mission remains the same. Now known as the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the change better reflects the office’s role on campus and the services it provides for all UNK students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. “Our goal is to create an environment that educates our students on diversity issues and makes … [Read more...] about New name, same mission; Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion supports all students
Black Student Association provides sense of belonging for Samiya Alexander, others at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Samiya Alexander was born in Chicago, but raised in North Platte. She’s used to life in the rural Midwest and being a minority. “The black population here isn’t that huge,” Alexander said, perhaps understating the lack of diversity in many Nebraska communities. Alexander feels comfortable at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where people from many races and backgrounds come to study and interact. Still, she … [Read more...] about Black Student Association provides sense of belonging for Samiya Alexander, others at UNK
First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
By ANDREW HANSON Kearney Hub KEARNEY — A student’s first 40 days at college are some of their most important and is a message emphasized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Student Affairs staff. Because of that, UNK’s Division of Student Affairs rolls out the carpet in order to encourage meaningful involvement for freshmen during their first six weeks on campus. UNK’s Dean of Student Affairs Gilbert Hinga said, “In higher education, we consider the first … [Read more...] about First six weeks of college ‘very important’ for finding connections, transition from high school, UNK officials say
Hinga new dean for Student Affairs following interim status
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gilbert Hinga will continue his leadership as dean for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK’s interim dean since August 2014, Hinga was announced as the new dean Wednesday by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charles Bicak. His start date is July 1, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Hinga joins UNK with nearly 20 years of … [Read more...] about Hinga new dean for Student Affairs following interim status
