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Construction for new sidewalks on the south side of the Nebraskan Student Union is underway. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Crews install new sidewalks around campus

Muryn Haight October 15, 2024

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu New sidewalks are being installed around UNK’s campus. The sidewalks will be added by the Nebraska Student Union and the east side of the Fine Arts Building. Michael Cremers,...

Construction barriers and materials litter the library. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Library construction still incomplete, affecting students

Antelope Staff September 20, 2024

Since the Calvin T. Ryan Library fully reopened, students have wasted no time making use of the newly renovated space. They can be seen filling the study rooms, couches and tables at any given moment during...

URN and URS will be replaced with green space, open for future development. Photo by Lily Roby / Antelope Staff

Campus Demolition: UNK modernization continues with removal of URN/URS halls

Ally Sedlacek September 20, 2024

sedlaceka@lopers.unk.edu The demolition of two empty residence halls at UNK is underway as part of a broader plan to upgrade housing for fraternities and sororities on campus. University Residence North...

Construction has turned to the interior of the building. Photo by Ricardo Hernandez / Antelope Staff

UNMC expands west for rural health education

Sophia Chingren August 23, 2024

chingrens@lopers.unk.edu The University of Nebraska Medical Center and UNK will open the Rural Health Education Building in early 2026 for rural medical students at UNK. The expansion will add UNMC...

On the main floor of the library, this open space provides many seating options and a good studying environment for students. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Construction on Campus

Jenna Heinz August 23, 2024

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Renovation projects around campus are wrapping up in time for the start of a new semester. The Calvin T. Ryan Library project is in its final phase of construction and students...

Photo by Antelope Staff

Antelope causes damage to library after construction mishap

Chase Johnson April 25, 2024

johnsonc293@lopers.unk.edu A lone antelope caused major destruction in the Calvin T. Ryan Library due to a door being left open by a construction worker.  The incident, which occurred during the...

The Rural Health Education Building had a beam raising ceremony on April 1. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

On-time completion of construction projects looks promising

Antelope Staff April 6, 2024

When Martin Hall reopened last spring, construction was still finishing up as fraternity members moved into the building. Construction delays started to become more common than not.  In an editorial...

Construction workers put together the framework for the Rural Health Initiative Building. Photo by Ricardo Hernandez / Antelope Staff

Construction projects underway at library, rural health building

Sydney Tisthammer February 16, 2024

tisthammers@lopers.unk.edu While it may not be evident at first glance, improvements are being made across campus at UNK. One of the places improvements can be seen is in the new partially reopened...

For now, students walk along the south lawn to get between the two buildings. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Breezeway forces students to find different routes to class

Corinne Smith September 29, 2023

smithc4@lopers.unk.edu The breezeway between the music and visual arts wings is under construction in the Fine Arts Building. This renovation project is one of the university’s campus infrastructure...

Sorority members are expected to move in January 2024. Photo by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

Campus landscape continues to change with construction

Rachel Ostdiek August 21, 2023

The landscape of UNK has continued changing over the summer with five construction projects underway. Students and staff can expect more temporary working spaces this school year as these projects continue. Calvin...

Construction workers secure a steel beam so it can be lifted. Photo by Kolton Maturey / Antelope Staff

Industry setbacks delay sorority move-in to 2024

JENNA HEINZ March 23, 2023

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu The move-in day for the new sorority housing was pushed back to January 2024. Completion was originally set for June 2023, but a four-month delay is now anticipated. The...

Design, plumbing issues delay gender-neutral restrooms

Design, plumbing issues delay gender-neutral restrooms

MALLORY BRUNING September 14, 2022

bruningm@lopers.unk.edu Last spring, UNK announced an initiative to change the restrooms in the Nebraskan Student Union. Plans were made to convert the bathrooms by the Loper Spirit Shop into gender-inclusive...

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