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Kearney Public Schools selected as recipient of News Literacy Project District Fellowship Program
KEARNEY, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - Kearney Public Schools announced its selection as a recipient of the News Literacy Project District Fellowship Program for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years. KPS said the Fellowship, awarded competitively, reflects KPS’ commitment to advancing media literacy education and empowering students with essential critical thinking skills.
University of Nebraska-Kearney receives $2 million to research early childhood education
A total of 27% of Nebraskans live in a rural setting, beating the national average by nearly 10%. Living in a rural area is often accompanied by a lack of access to necessary resources, such as early childhood education and childcare. For Philip Lai, an associate professor at the University...
UNK professor Amber Alexander discussing civilian response to state’s World War II airfields
KEARNEY — UNK professor Amber Alexander discussing civilian response to state’s World War II airfields on Wednesday, June 12, 12 p.m. at the Kearney Public Library. TITLE: “Neighbors in Conflict: Civilian Participation through Nebraska’s World War II Army Airfields”. TOPIC: During World War II, the construction...
‘Honor of a lifetime:’ Doug Kristensen reflects on 22 years as UNK chancellor
Doug Kristensen stepped onto the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus as chancellor in 2002. He was tasked with unifying the students, faculty and Kearney community, as well as fixing the buildings on campus. “You showed up, and you begin to appreciate the campus for what it really is,” Kristensen...
KCHS Stars State Championship track team celebration to be held at World Theatre
KEARNEY — A celebration for the Kearney Catholic High School girls’ team who earned the Class C State Track and Field championship will be held at the World Theatre on Sunday, June 2. Overall, the Stars had 16 participants at state track, nine medalists, two state records were...
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