Graduate Studies

Kameran Dostal's natural superpowers land her the 2023 Elementary Art Teacher of the Year award

Posted: September 26, 2023 3:00:00 PM CDT

Kameran Dostal's natural superpowers land her the 2023 Elementary Art Teacher of the Year award

Kameran Dostal is an elementary art teacher, UNK graduate student, 2023 Elementary Art Teacher of the Year award recipient, and a real-life superhero.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, Education, UNK Online

UNK’s online Biology M.S. program is a ‘hidden gem’ for students like Rebecca Waters

Posted: September 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

UNK’s online Biology M.S. program is a ‘hidden gem’ for students like Rebecca Waters

A higher pay grade, an opportunity to study abroad in Brazil, and preparation for nursing school are only a few perks that Biology M.S. alumna Rebecca Waters received from being in UNK's online master's program.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Natural and Social Sciences, UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

Katie Henry lands dream job while still enrolled in UNK’s online History M.A. program

Posted: July 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Katie Henry lands dream job while still enrolled in UNK’s online History M.A. program

"I really love it," Katie Henry said about landing her dream job as the Assistant Curator at the City of Greeley Museums in Colorado. Experiential learning and past work experience allowed Henry to land this role before even graduating from UNK's online History M.A. program.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General

DJ Bokelman finds the perfect mix with UNK’s blended General Kinesiology & Sports Science M.A.Ed. program

Posted: July 3, 2023 6:00:00 AM CDT

DJ Bokelman finds the perfect mix with UNK’s blended General Kinesiology & Sports Science M.A.Ed. program

DJ Bokelman knows a thing or two about networking since playing for Concordia University's golf team and working for UNL's Training Table, a cafeteria housed in Memorial Stadium specifically for Husker athletes. Yet, she states that UNK's blended General Kinesiology and Sports Science M.A.Ed. program has provided her with a plethora of networking opportunities to pursue her dream of becoming an athletic director.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

Support from UNK allows Brin Martin to earn M.A.Ed. despite lengthy stay in NICU with daughter

Posted: June 20, 2023 6:00:00 AM CDT

Support from UNK allows Brin Martin to earn M.A.Ed. despite lengthy stay in NICU with daughter

UNK Special Education M.A.Ed. graduate Brin Martin finds support both in and out of the classroom during pregnancy complications.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, Education, General

New technologies, same great program: UNK’s online Biology M.S. celebrates 20 years of excellence

Posted: June 12, 2023 6:00:00 AM CDT

New technologies, same great program: UNK’s online Biology M.S. celebrates 20 years of excellence

UNK's online Biology M.S. program was established in May of 2023, making it 20 years old this year. Learn how one of the nation's first fully online biology master's programs has changed and stayed the same throughout the years.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies, Natural and Social Sciences

Online student Scott Foens feels connection to UNK from nearly 500 miles away

Posted: June 6, 2023 6:00:00 AM CDT

Online student Scott Foens feels connection to UNK from nearly 500 miles away

Current UNK History M.A. student Scott Foens may live nearly 500 miles from Kearney but that did not stop him from enjoying the UNK homecoming parade, attending a UNK Loper football game, or attending his induction ceremony into UNK's Veteran's National Honor Society.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, General

Honored MBA Graduate Mitch Peters is taking care of business in all aspects of life

Posted: May 26, 2023 11:00:00 AM CDT

Honored MBA Graduate Mitch Peters is taking care of business in all aspects of life

Mitch Peters graduated from UNK's MBA program in fall of 2022 and was recently awarded CBT's MBA Honored Graduate. He believes that the rigor and affordability of the program make it unbeatable and that it has prepared him for any situation in his career.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Business and Technology, Graduate Studies, UNK Online, General

UNK Biology M.S. student Blase Rokusek awarded Graduate Student of the Year

Posted: May 22, 2023 11:00:00 PM CDT

UNK Biology M.S. student Blase Rokusek awarded Graduate Student of the Year

Blase Rokusek graduated from UNK's Biology M.S. program at Fridays 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremony. Beyond receiving his master's degree he was also awarded UNK's 2022-2023 Graduate Student of the Year.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, UNK Online, Natural and Social Sciences

Dr. Janet Eckerson has “been on the whole journey” with UNK online Spanish Education M.A.Ed. graduate Brenda Lopez Adame

Posted: May 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM CDT

Dr. Janet Eckerson has “been on the whole journey” with UNK online Spanish Education M.A.Ed. graduate Brenda Lopez Adame

Dr. Janet Eckerson has played many roles in recent Spanish Education M.A.Ed. graduate Brenda Lopez Adame's life: high school teacher, colleague, professor and mentor. Her most recent role was hooding her at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, Education, UNK Online

After 20 years of teaching, Jennifer Lauder makes a bold career change

Posted: May 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

After 20 years of teaching, Jennifer Lauder makes a bold career change

UNK's online Learning, Design and Technology M.S.Ed. program gives upcoming graduate Jennifer Lauder the opportunity and confidence to make a career change from teaching elementary school to teaching medical doctors how to better teach and serve online students.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: General, Education, UNK Online, Graduate Studies

World traveler Amy Woodcock finds UNK from 6,000 miles away, thanks to unknown alumnus

Posted: May 15, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

World traveler Amy Woodcock finds UNK from 6,000 miles away, thanks to unknown alumnus

UNK English M.A. spring 2023 graduate Amy Woodcock teaches English at the US Naval base in Sasebo, Japan. She found the perfect master's program for her through a Facebook comment from an unknown UNK alumnus.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Graduate Studies, General, UNK Online

UNK Higher Education Student Affairs M.S.Ed. international student Jennifer Bucci is living as a verb

Posted: April 27, 2023 10:00:00 AM CDT

UNK Higher Education Student Affairs M.S.Ed. international student Jennifer Bucci is living as a verb

UNK's Higher Education Student Affairs M.S.Ed. international student Jennifer Bucci will graduate this May with her second master's degree from the U.S. Aware of her limited time left in the states, she has been living her life as a verb.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: Education, General, Graduate Studies, UNK Online

Graduate Student Association creates new opportunities for graduate students at UNK

Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Graduate Student Association creates new opportunities for graduate students at UNK

Graduate Student Association is a new student organization for all graduate students, online or in-person. The organization is working to recruit new members to help all graduate students have their voice heard, participate in networking and professional development opportunities, and much more.

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By: Tatiana Moore

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, General

Olivia Slater and Jada Ruff first graduates from UNK's online Public Communication M.A. program

Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Olivia Slater and Jada Ruff first graduates from UNK's online Public Communication M.A. program

Olivia Slater and Jada Ruff have a few things in common: They both received their bachelor's degrees from UNK and this May they both will be the first to graduate from UNK's online Public Communication M.A. program.

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By: Tatiana Moore

Category: UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

University of Nebraska at Kearney Graduate Research Awards

Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

University of Nebraska at Kearney Graduate Research Awards

UNK's 2023 Graduate Research Day award recipients.

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By: Kaitlyn Gasper

Category: UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General

UNK's Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics Dr. Amy Nebesniak's multiple roles make a bold impact

Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

UNK's Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics Dr. Amy Nebesniak's multiple roles make a bold impact

UNK's Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics Dr. Amy Nebesniak also serves as the Assistant Director of UNK's Honor Program and the Executive Director of Loper Launch Enrichment Camp. These distinct roles allow her to not only make a bold impact on her students but many learners of all ages!

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By: Tatiana Moore

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, General

UNK Mid-Nebraska Educator Pipeline hopes to decrease teacher shortage and improve retention rates for new teachers

Posted: April 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

UNK Mid-Nebraska Educator Pipeline hopes to decrease teacher shortage and improve retention rates for new teachers

The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Kearney Public Schools have teamed up to create a grant-funded UNK Mid-Nebraska Educator Pipeline project to fight for our education system, starting with keeping new teachers engaged, educated, and supported.

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By: Tatiana Moore

Category: Graduate Studies, UNK Online, Education, General

UNK’s online History M.A. ranked a top school for online students

Posted: March 7, 2023 12:00:00 AM CST

UNK’s online History M.A. ranked a top school for online students

UNK's online History M.A. program is dedicated to providing quality education, accessibility, affordability, and committed to student success. Their dedication and commitment lands them a top 10 ranking for online master's in history for 2023 by OnlineMastersDegrees.com.

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By: Heidi Knake

Category: UNK Online, Graduate Studies, General

Experiential Learning allows recent Curriculum and Instruction M.A.Ed. graduate, Kelsey Walker to achieve her goals

Posted: February 9, 2023 11:00:00 AM CST

Experiential Learning allows recent Curriculum and Instruction M.A.Ed. graduate, Kelsey Walker to achieve her goals

Kelsey Walker's goal was to walk across the UNK commencement stage to receive her diploma, just as her parents and brother did. With the help of UNK experiential learning and professor, Dr. Vu, she did that, made a larger impact on her students, and became a published author.

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By: Tatiana Moore

Category: Education, UNK Online, General, Graduate Studies

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