Katherine Shinn, office supervisor in the UNK Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award on Thursday. 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. Shinn has been a member of the UNK staff since 2016. She received her Bachelor of Arts in music education from UNK in 2008 … [Read more...] about Katherine Shinn receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
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Tom Henning of Kearney among NU’s Presidential Medal of Service recipients
KEARNEY - Kearney businessman Tom Henning is a recipient of the 2019 Presidential Medal of Service, which celebrates Nebraskans’ support and advocacy for the University of Nebraska. Henning, president and CEO of Cash-Wa Distributing, was recognized by University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen and NU interim President Susan Fritz at a recent luncheon. Created in 2018, the Presidential Medal is the highest honor the NU president can bestow upon a … [Read more...] about Tom Henning of Kearney among NU’s Presidential Medal of Service recipients
Regents confirm Ted Carter as eighth University of Nebraska president
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The Board of Regents voted today to confirm Ted Carter as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system. Carter, the immediate past superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy whose tenure included records in graduation rates and student diversity and a top national ranking by Forbes Magazine, will begin transition work as NU’s president-elect on Dec. 16. He will assume overall leadership on Jan. … [Read more...] about Regents confirm Ted Carter as eighth University of Nebraska president
Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation
LINCOLN – The leaders of Nebraska’s public higher education institutions, Gov. Pete Ricketts and the business community joined today in launching a statewide campaign that aims to minimize college costs and grow the workforce by encouraging students to graduate on time. The “Commit to Complete” campaign – initiated in 2016 as a University of Nebraska program and now expanded to include partners across public higher education, government and business – represents a … [Read more...] about Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation
New capital funding model saves University of Nebraska money, time
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – A new approach to the way the University of Nebraska finances capital projects is yielding significant savings in dollars and time, creating a more efficient and flexible process that reflects the university’s commitment to maximizing its resources on behalf of students and the state. The university this month issued $563 million in bonds – its largest bond sale ever – the proceeds of which will largely be … [Read more...] about New capital funding model saves University of Nebraska money, time
