KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Business and Technology inducted 20 students and two faculty members into Beta Gamma Sigma. Kearney businessman Tom Henning was also recognized as an honorary member. Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for business programs accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accredits just 5% of schools worldwide. Membership in Beta Gamma … [Read more...] about Beta Gamma Sigma honor society recognizes 20 students, businessman Tom Henning
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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
Tom Henning of Kearney among NU’s Presidential Medal of Service recipients
KEARNEY - Kearney businessman Tom Henning is a recipient of the 2019 Presidential Medal of Service, which celebrates Nebraskans’ support and advocacy for the University of Nebraska. Henning, president and CEO of Cash-Wa Distributing, was recognized by University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen and NU interim President Susan Fritz at a recent luncheon. Created in 2018, the Presidential Medal is the highest honor the NU president can bestow upon a … [Read more...] about Tom Henning of Kearney among NU’s Presidential Medal of Service recipients
Board of Regents to establish Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Following a public nomination process that generated almost 200 names, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider the appointment of a 23-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee that will help guide the search for NU’s next leader. The list includes four people with direct ties to the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Kearney area: Tom Henning, president and CEO, Cash-Wa Distributing Co., Kearney Gilbert Hinga, dean of student affairs, … [Read more...] about Board of Regents to establish Presidential Search Advisory Committee
State of economy focus of Sept. 30 Tri-City forum
KEARNEY – Experts from the public, private and academic sectors will report on the state of the economy in central Nebraska at an upcoming event in Kearney. The Tri-City Area Economic Forum is from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney. It is hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Rural Research and Development; economic development councils in Kearney, Hastings and Grand Island; and area businesses. The forum … [Read more...] about State of economy focus of Sept. 30 Tri-City forum
