Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college

The UNK sophomore is studying social work with a family science minor. She also works in…

First-Gen Loper: Diaz wants to be role model for family members, future students

The UNK senior will graduate in December with a degree in middle grades education. “It’s going…

Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying…

MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs

By DOUG KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor KEARNEY – There is no greater return on investment to Nebraskans…

UNK Psychology hosts free showing of ‘Three Identical Strangers’ at The World Theatre

KEARNEY – In 1961, identical triplets were born in New York and adopted as infants by…

CHANCELLOR COLUMN: UNK mission is helping first-generation students succeed

Higher education is transformational, and affordable access is critical. While this is true for everyone, it…