The Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is the recipient of the 2021 Inclusive Excellence Collaboration Award, NU President Ted Carter announced today. The IECA, one of the President’s Excellence Awards, is the NU system’s most prestigious award honoring achievements in advancing inclusive excellence across the campuses. The award is presented annually to departments or units that have worked together to build a culture of … [Read more...] about UNK Equity, Access and Diversity Advisory wins NU inclusive excellence award
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Change to endowment investment policy key to NU sustainability vision
Following more than a year of dialogue with students and other stakeholders, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents is set to amend the policy that guides its endowment investment decisions, a step NU President Ted Carter said is key to the university’s vision for sustainability and responsible stewardship of its resources. Under a change to go before the board at its April 9 meeting, regents would be able to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) … [Read more...] about Change to endowment investment policy key to NU sustainability vision
University of Nebraska extends Nebraska Promise deadline to May 1
Students will have an additional month to qualify for the Nebraska Promise financial aid program under a deadline extension announced today by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter. All campuses in the NU system are extending from April 1 to May 1 the priority date by which students can file the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and qualify for the Nebraska Promise. The Nebraska Promise guarantees that tuition will be covered for qualifying … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska extends Nebraska Promise deadline to May 1
President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter asked state senators on Tuesday to extend a 30-year partnership to keep NU facilities up-to-date, praising a “smart, responsible and action-oriented” legislative proposal he said would address a longstanding challenge for the campuses while saving valuable taxpayer dollars. Carter was joined by Board of Regents Vice Chairman Bob Phares of North Platte and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Body President Roni … [Read more...] about President Carter, supporters testify on university deferred maintenance plan
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
Approximately 250 students participated in Friday's undergraduate commencement ceremony at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees to the winter graduates, and University of Nebraska President Ted Carter was also in attendance. Commencement speakers were University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey Gold and Paige Kristensen of Minden, who graduated with degrees in sports management and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
