By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. “This building is the future of higher education. It’s not just experiential. It’s immersive. It’s interactive. It brings a whole new definition to hybrid education,” University of Nebraska President Ted … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
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UNK celebrating grand opening of Discovery Hall with Oct. 5 ribbon-cutting
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating the grand opening of Discovery Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 5). The event kicks off homecoming week on campus, and will be led by UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen, with special guest University of Nebraska President Ted Carter. The ceremony will take place outdoors east of Discovery Hall. It will also be livestreamed at unk.edu/eventdashboard. Attendees should park in Lot 27 … [Read more...] about UNK celebrating grand opening of Discovery Hall with Oct. 5 ribbon-cutting
NU seeking nominations for 2020 Presidential Medal of Service
University of Nebraska President Ted Carter is inviting nominations for the Presidential Medal of Service, an annual award that celebrates Nebraskans’ promotion of the impact the university and higher education have on the state’s economic and social well-being. The medal is the highest honor the university president can bestow on a community member. All Nebraskans are invited to submit nominations by filling out an online form available here. Nominations are due Oct. 30; … [Read more...] about NU seeking nominations for 2020 Presidential Medal of Service
UNK, University of Nebraska to waive undergraduate application fee Oct. 1-18
University of Nebraska’s campuses will waive the undergraduate admissions application fee for Nebraska students Oct. 1-18 as part of a system-wide effort to expand access and encourage college-going among students and families. Beginning Thursday, resident students using NU’s shared application for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Kearney and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture may have the … [Read more...] about UNK, University of Nebraska to waive undergraduate application fee Oct. 1-18
With bias for action, University of Nebraska can lead through a period of change
The start of the fall semester is a special time for those of us in higher education – an opportunity to welcome a new class of future leaders and plan with energy and optimism for the year ahead. In this most unusual of years, I’m especially grateful to see students back on the University of Nebraska’s campuses. I’m reminded of the qualities that have helped Nebraskans get through these challenging months: Our work ethic, resilience, our common sense and care for … [Read more...] about With bias for action, University of Nebraska can lead through a period of change
