“The free and open pursuit of ideas is a cherished principle in higher education, and its preservation is vital for any great university. As our policies and practices make clear, the University of Nebraska is strongly committed to academic freedom. We support and defend the liberties our teachers and learners have to freely discuss ideas in and outside of the classroom. “Our central mission is to educate Nebraska’s future leaders, and in preparing students to be … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska statement on critical race theory
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UNK celebrates 30th anniversary
Kearney State College officially joined the University of Nebraska system on July 1, 1991, when the school's name changed to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. More than 400 faculty, staff, students and other guests celebrated this historic moment Tuesday during a 30th anniversary event on campus. A picnic lunch was served near Cope Fountain and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen and NU President Ted Carter spoke during a program marking the occasion. VIDEO BY STEPH … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates 30th anniversary
Tuition freeze, strategic investments highlight 2021-22 university budget
The University of Nebraska will freeze tuition across the system and invest in strategic priorities including student aid, faculty competitiveness and building maintenance under a proposed 2021-22 operating budget announced today by President Ted Carter. The budget, which will go before the Board of Regents on June 25, continues a multi-year plan built last year by Carter and the chancellors to address fiscal challenges created by COVID-19 while also positioning the … [Read more...] about Tuition freeze, strategic investments highlight 2021-22 university budget
UNK closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth; child care center, camps open
KEARNEY – All University of Nebraska campuses, including UNK, will be closed Friday (June 18) in observance of Juneteenth. NU President Ted Carter made the announcement Thursday afternoon, following Gov. Pete Ricketts' decision to close state offices. President Joe Biden signed legislation earlier in the day declaring Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday. No classes will be held Friday at UNK and all regular employees will be granted a day of leave. … [Read more...] about UNK closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth; child care center, camps open
Successful bond sale yields $400 million for NU building maintenance projects
The University of Nebraska system has taken a key step forward in addressing its growing deferred maintenance needs following a successful bond sale that generated $400 million for building renewal and repair projects across the campuses. The sale – the largest issuance of new bonds in NU history – was the first transaction after the passage of LB384, a plan championed by Sen. John Stinner of Gering to extend through 2062 a state-university partnership on deferred … [Read more...] about Successful bond sale yields $400 million for NU building maintenance projects
