University of Nebraska at Kearney Blog

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

For This Alumnus, Every Day at Work Feels like Coming Home to UNK

Posted: September 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

For This Alumnus, Every Day at Work Feels like Coming Home to UNK

In addition to his speaking engagements at UNK, Birge is also open to the idea of having interns work at Fast Forward. He recently had an extremely qualified intern reach out to him. As the student shared that he wanted to work at Fast Forward because he felt that the company solved real problems, Birge knew he had succeeded at creating “an environment around something more than just money.”

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: Entrepreneur, Marketing, Business and Technology, General

Beta Alpha Psi Opens Doors for UNK Accounting Students

Posted: September 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Beta Alpha Psi Opens Doors for UNK Accounting Students

The meetings are, according to Dr. Borchers, “very open” to anyone who wishes to attend although most students are involved in accounting, finance, economics, and data analytics. Each fall semester, Beta Alpha Psi has a kickoff meeting where they provide pizza for students along with the chance to learn more about this prestigious honorary organization.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: General, Business and Technology

YuJa - Sharing Media

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

YuJa - Sharing Media

In YuJa, content creators can share their media with users inside and outside of the Video Platform using video Sharing, Publishing and Direct Links.

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By: Shahla Alavi

Category: Information Technology Services

Your Future Starts Today at UNK’S Industrial Distribution Organization

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

Your Future Starts Today at UNK’S Industrial Distribution Organization

According to Layne Hudson, the current Vice-President of Communications for IDO, “the professors are great” and “very involved with IDO.” Hudson works hard “to make sure ID students are informed about all upcoming events and opportunities” available to them through this club.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: General, Marketing, Business and Technology, Entrepreneur

Building Connections through Instructor Presence

Posted: September 7, 2023 4:00:00 PM CDT

Building Connections through Instructor Presence

Gain a better understanding of the three essential types of instructor presence to design a more engaging and educational online course for your students. Access practical tips and recommended resources to make sure you are equipped to effectively teach your students.

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By: Learning Design Team

Category: Learning Design, General

Tech Tip: Improve Online Course Accessibility

Posted: September 7, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Tech Tip: Improve Online Course Accessibility

Learn five easy ways to improve accessibility in your online courses.

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By: Learning Design Team

Category: General, Learning Design

UNK Students Receive Advice to Last a Lifetime

Posted: September 5, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

UNK Students Receive Advice to Last a Lifetime

True to the experiential learning that has long been the hallmark of classes at UNK, Brockmeier explains that he and Armagost prepare lessons that require the students to “do activities” that have a “real world” aspect. One example is when students are first asked to contemplate where they spend their money before beginning a project which, according to Brockmeier, requires them to “track every dollar” they spend.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: Business and Technology, Entrepreneur, General

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

Meet New Hires Adam Spanier and JD Stone

Posted: August 29, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT

Meet New Hires Adam Spanier and JD Stone

For Adam Spanier and JD Stone, seeing each other in Discovery Hall this fall will add a new dimension to their long-standing friendship. Both Spanier and Stone are newly hired instructors at the College of Business and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Between them, they bring a wealth of knowledge to share with the students who will be fortunate enough to take their classes.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: General, Business and Technology

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