haightm2@lopers.unk.edu The Regional Engagement Center was dedicated Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open-house event, hosted by interim Chancellor Charles Bicak. The center will serve...

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Doug Kristensen’s retirement at the end of this academic year will bookend his 22nd year as the chancellor of UNK, making him the University’s longest serving chancellor....

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Before becoming the chancellor at UNK, Doug Kristensen got his start in law – an interest he credits to his mother.  Growing up on a farm in Minden, his family had no air...

hammekea@lopers.unk.edu Doug Kristensen has seen drastic change during his time as UNK’s chancellor. The school transformed into a health sciences destination, multiple new buildings have been erected...

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Julie Shaffer has been selected as the new senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNK after serving as interim since August 2023. During her time in the interim role,...

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu Campus marked history with the dedication of Bess Furman Armstrong Hall on Thursday. The celebration honored the life and legacy of the hall’s namesake, an American journalist...

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Doug Kristensen, UNK’s longest-serving chancellor, announced that he will be stepping away from his position after 22 years.   He is also the...

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu In response to the University’s $4.3 million shortfall, UNK announced an elimination of 24.5 faculty lines and nine degree programs. Students, faculty, staff and community members...

heinzj@lopers.unk.edu UNK’s Faculty Advisory Committee received the first draft of a budget reduction model meant to address the university’s $4.3 million shortfall. The draft proposed a reduction...

Walter “Ted” Carter, the University of Nebraska system president, announced his decision to step away and join The Ohio State University in the same position. He will continue to serve for Nebraska...

Interim Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Chancellor Doug Kristensen announced the appointment of Julie Shaffer as the new interim senior vice chancellor of academic affairs on July 11. Shaffer...