Jun 01, 2010

Academic Success Office Recognizes UNK Student Achievment

“The Academic Success Awards and Recognition Social is held at the end of each fall and spring semester,” said Megan Friesen, UNK Academic Success counselor. “Our students work so hard throughout the semester that this is an opportunity for us to recognize students for their outstanding...

Jun 03, 2010

'Broadway Bound' Performance Saturday (June 5) at UNK

“Broadway Bound,” which will be performed in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Recital Hall, is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages, according to camp director Dr. Anne Foradori, a UNK music professor. The performance will include music from: Rodgers &...

Jun 03, 2010

Deans' List Students for 2010 Spring Semester Announced at UNK

UNK- The University of Nebraska at Kearney today announced the names of students from Nebraska who have earned a place on the Deans' List for spring semester. To earn a place on the Deans' List, UNK students must complete 12 credit hours, or more, with a 3.5 or better overall average. At least 12 of...

Jun 11, 2010

'Do They Miss Me at Home?'; Book of Original Civil War Letters Published

UNK- Historic battles, brave men and love for a woman are all documented in "Do They Miss Me at Home," a book of 110 original Civil War letters written by William McKnight, a member of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, to his wife Samaria. The book, edited by University of Nebraska at Kearney geography...

Jun 14, 2010

$75,000 Grant Awarded to UNK Construction Management Program

“Our application stood out, because dedication to students, not only in the classroom but also in the professional development of our graduates, has long been the philosophical base of the department,” said Dr. Ken Larson, UNK construction management coordinator. “Our ability to document...

Jun 14, 2010

18th Annual Edible Flowers Tea at the Frank House set for Sunday, June 27

UNK- Marigold muffins could be one of the many things served at the 18th annual Edible Flowers Tea which will be hosted at the Frank House on the University of Nebraska at Kearney West Campus at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27. The event includes a demonstration, tea tasting, recipe booklet, and tours of the...

Jun 22, 2010

Dr. Joseph Oravecz named UNK Dean of Student Affairs

NOTE TO MEDIA: Oravecz is pronounced: Oar'-ah-vek UNK- Dr. Joseph Oravecz of Bowling Green, Ohio, has been named the new dean of Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The appointment is effective Aug. 1, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.The announcement...

Jun 23, 2010

UNK Professor Janet Lear Receives 'Best Award' for Third Consecutive Year

UNK- For the third consecutive year, Dr. Janet Lear, University of Nebraska at Kearney economics professor, has won the BEST (Belong, Excel, Study and Travel) Award from the Nebraska Department of Education. The BEST awards were presented by the Nebraska Department of Education at the Nebraska Career...

Jun 24, 2010

Industrial Technology Students at UNK Participate in Internships Across the United States

UNK- Nearly 80 industrial technology majors from the University of Nebraska at Kearney are spending their summer taking part in internships across the state of Nebraska and 13 other states. A summer internship is a requirement for students in the Department of Industrial Technology who are majoring...

Jun 25, 2010

Google Summer of Code Program Selects UNK Computer Science Graduate

UNK- Google is more than a search engine for Lexington native Jacob Mason, a 2010 University of Nebraska at Kearney applied computer science graduate. Mason is among a group of students selected from among applicants from 69 countries around the world to participate in the Google Summer of Code Program...