RECENT LOCAL UPDATES AS OF 9-24-20 . . .
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with College Park at Grand Island to bring expanded educational opportunities to central Nebraska. College Park was created to establish a pathway for adult learners to earn degrees and address the need for skilled workers in the region. Through its College Park location, UNK will work with Grand Island-area businesses and high schools, Central Community College and other community organizations to provide education and training that prepares students to begin or advance in their careers. This includes academic advising, undergraduate and graduate courses, certificate programs, workshops and seminars. Other opportunities include fine arts performances and community engagement activities. UNK is taking over space that was previously occupied by Doane University, which ended its partnership with College Park in July. Along with UNK, current partner institutions at College Park include Central Community College, Rural Enterprise Assistance Project, Hall County Extension Office, Grand Island Little Theatre and Leadership Tomorrow.
High School Sports State Champions in Nebraska will now receive a newly designed state championship trophy from the NSAA. The new design includes a new oval base and a metal emblem of the NSAA’s logo over the wooden Nebraska panhandle. More changes include a different outline of the state of Nebraska, with a slightly elongated state and more rounded edges.
New(left) @nsaahome State Championship trophies compared to old(right). With the figurines out of production, I get it. I’m actually digging the new look. pic.twitter.com/3JTE0sM3n0
— Kaleb Henry (@iKalebHenry) September 21, 2020