Drawing on our expertise and research, our faculty is dedicated to enabling students to use scientific approaches to discovery and understanding.
It defines the successes of students at UNK, whether in the humanities, sciences, education, or business.
Curriculum at UNK is designed to be student-centered and intellectually challenging, while preparing students through field and internship experiences.
We provide value to Nebraska by preparing students to compete in dynamic professional environments and by promoting academic, social, technological and economic development.
The Honors Program is dedicated to working with our faculty to provide an Honors experience for the students. The purpose of the Honors Program is to challenge students to go above and beyond* by fostering intellectual curiosity. The faculty on this campus helps us accomplish this.
*Above and beyond is defined as students stretching and reaching beyond the norms of the classroom or project.
I will be researching an issue that occurred in my hometown with a company trying to buy land and use it as a nuclear waste dumping area. I will interview 3 people that were involved in the policy decisions and look at local law to tie into the ideas/concepts in the classroom. Outcome: Presentation to the class.
I am creating an additional research report that will focus on the connection to research regarding “the states” as laboratories of constitutional experimentation. I will be using concepts that are discussed throughout the semester to complete this project. This outcome will be a a final paper. I would also like to extend this further for an additional H-option that would result in a regional presentation or peer-led research discussion. I have also explored ideas with presenting this work to future classes or clubs.