By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “Snips” and “Chopper” are pretty easy to work with. They quietly head out to do their job – day or night – without much supervision, requiring only the occasional break to recharge their batteries. “They do their own thing,” grounds supervisor Dick Wardyn said of the newest additions to the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s lawn care team. “Snips” and “Chopper,” a pair of appropriately nicknamed robotic mowers, … [Read more...] about Futuristic lawn care: UNK using technology to tackle yardwork
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University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis – such as internships and student teaching – aren’t included among the necessary … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska at Kearney announces dean’s list for 2019 spring semester
Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
The University of Nebraska’s 2019 Global Engagement report highlights the work of faculty, alumni and programs across the University’s four campuses that focus on study abroad. Education abroad is a vital element of the university’s global engagement efforts, providing students with skills that are highly valued in today’s global economy. The report features U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, a UNK alumnus whose study abroad experience led to his interest in foreign … [Read more...] about Education Abroad: University of Nebraska releases 2019 Global Engagement report
Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Marta Moorman can’t talk about her students without tearing up. More than any award or committee appointment, they’re what made her University of Nebraska at Kearney career so special. She loves seeing the UNK graduates working at state parks across Nebraska and hearing from former students who are now running successful recreational programs. “When I go to Nebraska Recreation and Park Association meetings, I look … [Read more...] about Marta Moorman ‘ready for new adventures’ after 23 years at UNK
UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
KEARNEY – High school students can explore career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries during summer events at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK is hosting a five-week Health Sciences Academy, beginning June 3, for students entering grade 12. The academy, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, will introduce participants to various health care fields, as well as the educational programs available at UNK. Students will … [Read more...] about UNK events highlight health care careers, educational opportunities
