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Students protested program cuts in response to a $4.3 million budget deficit in 2023. Photo by Shelby  Berglund / Antelope Staff

Legislature recommends increased funding for University system

Susie Bovaird May 7, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee voted to recommend a 1.25% increase in state funding for the University of Nebraska system. The increase will bring an additional...

Paul Twigg shares possible benefits of restructuring colleges. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

UNK looks at preventative plan to save money

Elijah Moser May 2, 2025

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The UNK administration is looking to prevent further budget cuts and bolster the University’s future by restructuring UNK’s colleges. This spring marks the first step in a...

Interim Chancellor Charlie Bicak is still optimistic about UNK. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Possible change is in the air as budget cuts loom

Muryn Haight May 2, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu UNK staff and faculty are remaining cautiously optimistic as the University faces potential budget cuts at both the state and federal levels. Charlie Bicak, interim chancellor...

Sam Schroeder hosts a Q&A about DEI concerns. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Future of inclusion programs on campus remains uncertain

Marissa Kuehn May 2, 2025

kuehnm@lopers.unk.edu As legislative pressure and shifting federal guidance put diversity, equity and inclusion programs under the microscope, students at the University of Nebraska system are grappling...

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UNK targets growing Hispanic student population

Rachel Ostdiek May 2, 2025

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Over the past decade, UNK has seen a steady and significant increase in Hispanic enrollment – a trend that mirrors national demographic shifts and is reshaping the campus community...

Kim Carlson, biology professor, combines funding with fun. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Biology professor juggles research with funding uncertainties

Shawna McKimmey May 2, 2025

mckimmeys@lopers.unk.edu For Kim Carlson, research and the funding struggles it brings is nothing new.  Due to federal budget cuts earlier this year and grants being terminated, there is uncertainty...

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