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UNK Earns Multiple No. 1 Rankings for Online and Graduate Programs

Heidi Knake 20 February 2026 1 minute read

National recognition continues for UNK, earning multiple No. 1 rankings and top placements for its online graduate programs.

CBT Students Don’t Just Enroll; They Stay Thanks to Intentional Relationship-Building at the LLC

Sandy Brannan 10 February 2026 6 minute read

Our students find unmatched support as part of the Living Learning Community.

Which Graduate Program matches your Zodiac Sign?

Heidi Knake 28 January 2026 2 minute read

It’s not scientific but it’s definitely fun. Find your cosmic career match this Valentine’s Day.

Learning the Fun Side of Law and Finance Thanks to Two New UNK Instructors

Sandy Brannan 27 January 2026 4 minute read

UNK’s College of Business and Technology welcomes Jason Kight and Josh Herian, bringing real-world law and finance to life through engaging,...

Grad School Survival Kit: Resources for UNK’s Graduate Students

Heidi Knake 06 January 2026 2 minute read

Discover your Grad School Survival Kit with essential resources for online and on-campus students to succeed this semester.

UNK MBA graduate aims high at KSO CPA

Heidi Knake 18 December 2025 2 minute read

One class changed everything for Maritza Calmo-Martin. The December UNK MBA graduate traded scrubs for spreadsheets, and she's just getting...

The CBT’s Own Theresa Yaw Shares Her Lifetime of Knowledge with All of Kearney

Sandy Brannan 16 December 2025 5 minute read

UNK’s CBT celebrates Theresa Yaw, whose real-world experience, innovative teaching, and community service inspire students and strengthen the...

UNK’s College of Business and Technology Remains Committed to Students’ Professional Growth

Sandy Brannan 02 December 2025 6 minute read

College of Business and Technology helps students grow into confident, career-ready leaders through real-world experiences and national connections.

How to Make the Most of Your UNK Graduation Day

Heidi Knake 17 November 2025 2 minute read

Celebrate your big day with these expert tips to make the most out of your UNK graduation.

From Sneaking into Lectures to Leading Them: Rick Brown’s UNK English M.A. Journey

Heidi Knake 30 October 2025 3 minute read

Rick Brown continues his lifelong love of learning in UNK’s English M.A. program, turning passion and creativity into inspiration for others.

Students Learn About All Aspects of Interior and Product Design Thanks to the Student Interior Design Organization

Sandy Brannan 28 October 2025 3 minute read

In addition to membership in SIDO, students are also able to join the International Interior Design Organization and the American Society of...

UNK English professor Brad Modlin named 2025 Online Teacher Innovation Award winner

Heidi Knake 16 October 2025 2 minute read

Brad Modlin, associate professor of English and Reynolds Chair of Poetry at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, was recently recognized with the...

UNK’s Career-Focused Education Yields Great Returns For Alumnus Nathan Murray

Sandy Brannan 07 October 2025 4 minute read

Experiential learning at UNK’s CBT helped Nathan Murray launch Murray Marketing Services, a fast-growing national digital marketing agency.

UNK’s Construction Management Organization Sets Students Apart

Sandy Brannan 30 September 2025 3 minute read

The Construction Management Organization is designed to give its career-focused students leadership opportunities to prepare them for...

We’re Where We Are Because of Where We’ve Been: A Brief History of UNK Graduate Studies

Heidi Knake 25 September 2025 1 minute read

Since the Fall of 1990, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has awarded 11,477 master’s degrees through its graduate programs.

Classes Designed to Cultivate Curiosity for CBT Students

Sandy Brannan 23 September 2025 3 minute read

UNK CBT welcomes Dr. Lilac Li and Dr. Skyler Leonhardt, new faculty bringing real-world experience, research, and career-focused teaching to students.

Teaching Students Real-World Skills: The Goal of These CBT New Instructors

Sandy Brannan 16 September 2025 3 minute read

Ryo Suzuki Wins UNK’s Staff Award For Excellence

Sandy Brannan 09 September 2025 3 minute read

UNK Becomes Home for Kearney’s Newest Power Couple

Sandy Brannan 02 September 2025 3 minute read

What is a graduate assistantship? And is it worth your time?

Heidi Knake 28 August 2025 2 minute read

A graduate assistantship (GA) is a part-time paid opportunity for graduate students to gain hands-on experience while supporting the University of...

Seven UNK graduate students receive $2,000 scholarships

Heidi Knake 27 August 2025 1 minute read

Saying Goodbye to Dr. Jares

Sandy Brannan 26 June 2025 6 minute read

When Dr. Tim Jares joined the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2019 as dean of the College of Business and Technology, he brought with him...