Posted: December 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
Oct. 25, 2022 --- The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s online psychology program has been named one of 2023’s best online bachelor’s degrees in psychology by EduMed.org. UNK’s online psychology program ranked 20 out of nearly 7,700 universities and colleges nation-wide. The ranking was based on overall quality, affordability, and commitment to student success. View the full ranking: 2023’s Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in...
Posted: November 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
When Dr. Daniel Chaffin taught MGT400-Entrepreneurship for the first time, he knew exactly what to expect from the textbook and his lesson plans. He was confident that his students would learn what they needed to know at the end of the semester. What he didn’t count on was the lesson that he would learn. Thanks to the feedback from one of his students, his class at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has left the confines of the classroom behind and spilled out all over the campus....
Posted: November 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
It is hard not to notice how Uriel Anchondo’s face lights up when he talks about his Spring 2022 study abroad experience in Olomouc, Czech Republic. A recently graduated computer science major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he decided his freshman year that he wanted to take advantage of the study abroad opportunities available to students at UNK. Planning is advisable. “My advisor and I worked out a plan to make it happen my senior year.” While there...
Posted: November 14, 2022 11:30:00 AM CST
The University of Nebraska was not number one on Tuggen Even’s list, in fact he had never even heard of the university until two weeks prior to his arrival in 2007. Even is from Antalya, Turkey and his father’s friend’s son, who was a recent UNK graduate, encouraged Even to apply. “They were in Turkey and asked us to dinner as a graduation celebration,” Even said. “That is when I heard about UNK. It was the same night we called...
Posted: November 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
Decorating and home shows may have us thinking that interior design is about choosing shower tile, paint colors, and deciding whether to “open up” the floorplan. But to Dana Vaux, University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Interior and Product Design Associate Professor, design is so much more. “When I taught the introductory class, I started out with ‘what is interior design?’ It’s not what we see on HGTV. It’s very much a technical skill.” For...
Posted: November 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Content Creators and Administrators can share their media with users inside and outside of the Video Platform using video Sharing, Publishing and Direct Links. Watch this video to learn. (2 min)
Posted: November 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
As Emily Farley begins her final semester as a University of Nebraska at Kearney Loper, she literally has her head in the clouds. Back in 2018 when she started taking business classes, a future career in aviation had never even crossed her mind. But then she “started to talk to some of the faculty” and “slowly got pulled in by the students” which helped her discover all that the aviation program had to offer. By the end of her freshman year, she had switched majors and...
Posted: October 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Students who pursue a degree option in Educational Administration at the University of Nebraska at Kearney receive opportunities for growth and support not only while in the program but also while applying newfound skills in their schools. A new initiative for the EDAD department furthers its goals through the partnership of UNK with over seventeen schools and Educational Services Units of varying sizes and populations. The NexGen Leadership Academy is in its second year of...
Posted: October 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Imagine getting to experience your future profession before interviewing for your first job. Thanks to the creative minds of UNK’s dynamic duo, Dr. Greg Benson and Dr. Ngan Chau, students in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Program will graduate with more than just a degree. With the combined knowledge these two professors share, students gain an understanding of the delicate balance between research and real-world experience and how to apply that balance to the reality of working in...
Posted: October 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
UNK offers a plethora of educational and extracurricular activities, from intramural sports to unique clubs and organizations to undergraduate and graduate research, students have their pick of the crop. For Blase Rokusek, the opportunity to participate in research in his undergraduate program fueled his desire to pursue a degree in the biology master’s program, while also providing new experiences and uncovering new passions. “I have always been very interested in...
Posted: October 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
UNK encompasses many different highlights for many different people, but for some, the community, both on and off campus, is the one characteristic that stands above the rest. Community remains a vital part in education and growth, whether at the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level. For Dr. Shannon Mulhearn, community comprises much of her motivation for the work she does at UNK, including one of her latest projects: the Daily Mile. “I chose this job over another offer I had...
Posted: October 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Timour Kounikeev is an aviation student at University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is also UNK’s first recipient of the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program. His fascination with the field of aviation began when he was a young boy watching planes take off and land at the airport during family vacations. While nearly 40% of aviation students at UNK are international students, as of 2022, Kounikeev is from Los Angeles. But a little-known fact is that he has dual citizenship in America and the...
Posted: October 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Imagine walking into your first job interview with complete confidence, the kind that comes from years spent working one-on-one with a career coach. A coach who not only possesses knowledge but also has tons of connections sounds like a dream, but it’s what the College of Business and Technology’s Career Center at UNK does every day. They do it all to help make dreams come true for their students. In fact, their office is always open for students to set up appointments for...
Posted: October 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
YuJa is our new Video platform that allows faculty to record, upload and share videos for students. It is integrated right into Canvas and will be replacing VidGrid over the current academic year. Watch this video to learn about the most common capabilities of YuJa. (2.47 m) Take one of our training to learn more about YuJa. For more information contact: Shahla (308-865-8861)
Posted: September 27, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Being part of the ROTC program has helped Caleb Hoadley, an Industrial Distribution major, be a better student and leader at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Born and raised in Columbus, Nebraska, he took a gap year after high school to enlist in the National Guard and complete basic training. Then he turned his thoughts to college and graduating debt free. A kind and outgoing person who can walk into a room and meet 15 new people and leave with 15 new friends, Caleb, a junior,...
Posted: September 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Nestled in an unassuming office at UNK’s College of Business and Technology, Basheer Qolomany is doing much more than creating lessons and grading papers. As an assistant professor of computer science in the Department of Cyber Systems at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he is using his academic knowledge and passion for helping others to impact his community. As he discusses his recent project, Qolomany describes his desire to use his understanding of computer science to help...
Posted: September 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
You just don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression. By taking advantage of the free resources available to UNK students through the CBT Career Center’s Career Closet, students can be sure to look as professional as they feel. Whether you need these resources for an actual job interview or a networking opportunity such as a career fair, the headshots and business attire offered in the CBT Career Closet will help you make an impression that won’t be easily...
Posted: September 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
When Sydney Atkinson arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney she thought “teaching was something I might enjoy.” Teaching runs in her family. Her mom and brother attended UNK and are also teachers. Her sister, also at UNK, is studying to be a teacher. However, Atkinson wasn’t sure what she wanted to teach. She started UNK as a Spanish major, switching to Business Education when she realized “I had experienced the passion for both business and education”...
Posted: September 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
“Be kinder than necessary,” her favorite quote reads, “for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” Dr. Kim Carlson is no stranger to kindness, and as a professor and co-chair of the Biology Department, she can attest to the impacts of this quality on a person’s career and life. The 2022-2023 school year begins Carlson’s 20th year at UNK. She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Education degrees from Kearney before earning...
Posted: September 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Whether a full-time or part-time graduate student, finding and creating balance in one’s life can be a daunting task. From family obligations to occupational requirements and other responsibilities, most graduate students are busy, to say the least. But being a student-athlete adds yet another scale to balance in graduate student life. This is a framework Kassidy and Klaire Kirsch both know well. The sisters from Rapid City, South Dakota, pursued athletics...
Posted: September 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
For the casual observer, students in Dr. Brooke Envick’s Creativity and Innovation class spend their time goofing around. After all, their semester involves creating and playing board games. While having fun is certainly a byproduct of their learning, there is much more going on than what meets the eye. The level of learning taking place is precisely what these students need to be prepared for the increasingly competitive marketplace they will soon find themselves a part of. According...
Posted: August 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
For University of Nebraska at Kearney students Ethan Krueger and Devin Stroh, hands-on learning is a normal part of their daily life within the Industrial Distribution program. This past April when their professor, Dr. Ben Brachle, took them on a road trip to the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) conference in Florida, they were able to get a glimpse at what makes UNK so special. As ID majors, a program that is part of the College of Business and Technology,...
Posted: August 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
There aren’t many programs that can boast nearly 100% job placement since its founding like the Industrial Distribution (ID) program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney can. As one of the few ID programs in the nation, UNK shares this distinction with schools such as East Carolina University, and Purdue University. According to Dr. Ben Brachle, an ID faculty member, UNK “just can’t graduate students fast enough because they are uniquely positioned to get into these...
Posted: August 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Q and A with Landon Lueshen by Theresa Boedeker Landon Lueshen is joining the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics. He enjoys connecting with others and brings 15 years of corporate experience to his position. Not only did he received his BA in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis and his Master of Business Administration from UNK, but some of his former classmates teach at UNK. This time, though, he won’t be a...
Posted: August 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Jody Herchenbach, a new Assistant Professor of Agribusiness at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Business and Technology, knows all about agriculture and business. But that, wasn’t her initial plan. She grew up in Leigh, Nebraska on a pig farm and was involved in 4-H and FFA. Originally, she wanted to leave agriculture behind. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and earned her BS in Business Management. Working 4 years as an Extension Assistant...
Posted: August 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
It wasn’t too long ago that Brewed Awakening’s manager Heather Harrison, if offered, would have turned down a cup of coffee. Even though she accepted the position of manager at Brewed Awakening, which is located on the west campus of UNK, she admits that she wasn’t even a coffee drinker at the time. A lot has changed for Heather since then. In addition to applying her education as a business major to help rebuild this student-run business, she has also learned to appreciate...
Posted: July 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
The polling feature in the Zoom app allows you to create single choice or multiple choice polling questions for your meetings. You will be able to launch the poll during your meeting and gather the responses from your participants. You also have the ability to download a report of polling after the meeting. Watch a video for Basic Poll Read about Advance Poll
Posted: June 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
You don’t have to be an expert to build and distribute an effective online survey, but by checking your survey against tried-and-tested benchmarks, you can help ensure you are collecting the best data possible. Thousands of books and articles have been written about survey methodology, but in case you don’t have hours to devote to becoming a guru, here are ten best practices to consider when building and distributing your survey. Read more …
Posted: May 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
The Canvas Gradebook feature in Course Evaluation and Surveys (CES) provides the ability to assign a specific number of points to the students who have completed the survey. Instructions You must be logged to CES to see the following help article. Login to CES either via Canvas or direct link > open the Help Center by clicking the ? > now, click on the following link in this article, to see the tutorial. Important Assigning Gradebook points is not an...
Posted: April 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
For Hannah Beck, there’s no such thing as too many students. As both an art teacher and interventionist at Aurora Public Schools, Beck works with about 500 students each week. Rather than being overwhelmed by the number, she says it’s one of the best parts of the role. “I think that’s what drew me to the job; there’s so much diversity in it, and I see so many kids in one week,” Beck, who started her career as a fourth-grade...
Posted: April 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
New Feature – January 2022 Canvas allows you to expand or collapse the Course Navigation menu throughout your courses. Watch this instructional video. (.44 minute)
Posted: April 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
Undoubtedly the simplest benefit of OneDrive is having a secure private cloud-based folder, to store everything you need, which you can access from any device. In addition, you can set sharing and editing rights at either folder or document level, meaning you can start collaborating with colleagues either inside or outside your organization. You can stop attaching documents to emails and simply work on cloud-shared files instead. Benefits of OneDrive...
Posted: March 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM CDT
The co-host feature allows the host to share hosting privileges with another user, allowing the co-host to manage the administrative side of the meeting, such as managing participants or starting/stopping the recording. The host is the only user who can assign a co-host. There is no limitation on the number of co-hosts you can have in a meeting or webinar. Read more … Learn even more by taking one of our Zoom workshops.
Posted: February 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
You don’t have to be an expert to create a survey, but by following a few survey best practices you can make sure you are collecting the best data possible. When you don’t have hours to devote to becoming a survey-creation guru, a quick guide to the essentials is a great way to get started. Define the purpose of the survey Make every question count Keep it short and simple Ask direct questions Ask one question at a time Avoid leading and biased questions Speak your respondent's...
Posted: February 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM CST
OneDrive and SharePoint are superior online data sharing and collaborative work environment. Here are some of the reasons you should use these platforms. Share files and manage access No more problem with accidental deletes Tons of data storage Versions Work from anywhere Automatic Saving features Collaboration Co-authoring Use on any devices Integration Take one of the many Office workshops and learn about these advantages.
