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‘It means everything to me’: Neal Schnoor returns home as top candidate for UNK chancellor

1 day ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSONUNK CommunicationsLINCOLN – As he prepared for Wednesday’s press conference, Neal Schnoor needed to add one more item to his attire. With a little assistance, the priority candidate for the chancellor position at the University of Nebraska at Kearney proudly attached a blue and white UNK lapel pin to the front of his jacket. It’d been six years since he last wore this accessory, and he was honored to be representing the Lopers again. “It means everything to me,” Schnoor said.
PHOTOS: Neal Schnoor introduced as priority candidate for UNK chancellor

1 day ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

Dr. Neal Schnoor, priority candidate for UNK chancellor, was formally introduced Wednesday during a press conference in Lincoln. The event included comments from Schnoor, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Regent Paul Kenney and UNK Student Regent Sam Schroeder. A Nebraska native and first-generation college graduate, Schnoor has more than 30 years of experience in higher education leadership, instruction and strategic planning.
UNK’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic offers specialized therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s

1 day ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease, impacting more than 10 million people worldwide and nearly 1 million people within the United States. Most of those individuals experience speech and voice disorders that can make it difficult to communicate and interact with others.
UNK History event highlights Holocaust education through digital storytelling

6 days ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

WHAT: “Nebraska Stories of Humanity: Holocaust Survivors and World War II Veterans”HOSTED BY: UNK’s Phi Alpha Theta history honor society with support from Humanities NebraskaTOPIC: This program will look at the collections of Holocaust survivors who settled in Nebraska, including Bea Karp of Omaha, Hanna Rosenberg of Lincoln and Irving Shapiro of Gering, and Nebraska World War II veterans such as Clarence Williams and Maurice Udes, who liberated Nazi camps.
Wildlife, history, health and more: UNK Research Day highlights students’ interesting and impactful projects

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSONUNK CommunicationsKEARNEY – Theo Huber is an outdoorsy person. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior prefers to be outside exploring nature, rather than sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen. As a wildlife biology major, Huber was right in his element at Lake Ogallala, a popular fishing destination in western Nebraska.
Loper Spotlight: UNK program prepares Jackson Harvey for bright future in electrical engineering

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

Jackson Harvey has always been fascinated by how things work – especially the invisible forces that power our world. That curiosity led him to the 2+2 engineering foundations program at UNK, where he’s laying the groundwork for a future in electrical engineering. “My original interest in engineering stems from my enjoyment of math and physics,” said Harvey, a sophomore from Lincoln.
UNK’s College of Education: Where students learn to transform lives and lead communities

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

At the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Education, we do more than prepare students for a job – we prepare them to change lives. When students join our college, they step into a culture defined by care, community and purpose. Faculty members know their students by name and by their stories. They don’t just teach; they mentor, support and inspire.
Sock campaign helps UNK students put their best foot forward

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – The fourth annual Lopers Going Toe-to-Toe Campaign, supporting University of Nebraska at Kearney students, runs April 14-25. Loper alumni, friends and fans are encouraged to donate online to help students put their best foot forward. Supporters who make a one-time gift of $75 or more or initiate a monthly gift of $7 or more will receive a pair of UNK socks designed exclusively for the event. From time to time, Loper students need a helping hand.
‘The Kearney Way’: UNK students make a big impact during The Big Event

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSONUNK CommunicationsKEARNEY – Although he’s originally from Haiti, Dave Martin calls Kearney his hometown. He moved here four years ago and graduated from Kearney High School before enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The community has been a welcoming and supportive place for Martin and his family, so he was more than happy to give back during The Big Event – UNK’s largest single-day service project.
Renee Besse receives KUDOS award from University of Nebraska Board of Regents

1 week ago | unknews.unk.edu | Tyler Ellyson

Renee Besse, director of financial aid at UNK, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during today’s meeting. 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. Besse’s 35-year career in UNK’s Office of Financial Aid began as a financial aid counselor and technician.