By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed progress on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newest building. Discovery Hall remains on schedule to open ahead of the fall semester, which begins Aug. 24. “We’re pretty much where we expected to be,” said Lee McQueen, director of UNK Facilities Management and Planning. Led by general contractor Hausmann Construction of Lincoln, the project is nearing completion, with … [Read more...] about With move-in underway, Discovery Hall project right on schedule
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Steven Klein receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Steven Klein, workstation support specialist for UNK’s College of Business and Technology, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Feb. 7. 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. Klein’s responsibilities include supporting, implementing, researching and designing all technology in the College of … [Read more...] about Steven Klein receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
New STEM building, a ‘best-in-class’ facility, nearing completion
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – If you think the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new STEM building is impressive now, wait until you see the finished product. UNK is just a few months away from unveiling the 90,000-square-foot space that will house its construction management, industrial distribution, interior and product design, aviation, cyber systems, mathematics and statistics, physics, astronomy and engineering programs. “It’s taking shape … [Read more...] about New STEM building, a ‘best-in-class’ facility, nearing completion
UNK economic development event to help advance, prioritize Blueprint Nebraska ideas
EVENT SCHEDULE 8 am – Check-in 8:30 am – Welcome, UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen 8:45 am – Expert panel discussion on four themes: People, Places, Government, Sectors 10 am – Breakout sessions with panelists 11:15 am – Education and workforce solutions - “Success and Vision for Expanding the Step IT Up America Program to Kearney and UNK” with BG Moore, president, Xpanxion UST Global Group. - “What We Are Doing and Where We’re Going – Aligning with Blueprint Nebraska” … [Read more...] about UNK economic development event to help advance, prioritize Blueprint Nebraska ideas
First-Gen Loper: Parents set expectations for Dean Jares from the start
Tim Jares Dean, College of Business and Technology What was the toughest thing you had to overcome to attend college? I’m not sure how my parents did it, but it was never a question for my brothers and me. Sure, funds were tight. I think my parents gave me $500 total. The rest of my funds came from scholarships, summer earnings, jobs while in school and loans. The bottom line for me was that I always knew a college education was an expectation, not an option. Best … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: Parents set expectations for Dean Jares from the start
