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Dr. Brooke Envick’s Legacy of Learning Led Her to the Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award

Posted: January 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM CST

Dr. Brooke Envick’s Legacy of Learning Led Her to the Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award

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By: Sandy Brannan

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Posted: January 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM CST

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By: Sandy Brannan

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bet36365体育 Music Education M.A.Ed. graduate Jeana Peterson named Outstanding Orchestra Teacher of the Year

Posted: December 30, 2024 2:00:00 PM CST

bet36365体育 Music Education M.A.Ed. graduate Jeana Peterson named Outstanding Orchestra Teacher of the Year

Jeana Peterson’s dedication to music education has struck a chord with hundreds of students in Kearney Public Schools, earning her the title of 2024 Outstanding Orchestra Teacher of the Year. A recent bet36365体育 graduate, Peterson credits her online Master of Arts in Education in Music Education for enhancing her teaching skills and fostering collaboration with peers nationwide.

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John Kretlow’s 10,000-mile journey to bet36365体育’s commencement stage

Posted: December 23, 2024 6:00:00 AM CST

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Posted: December 17, 2024 3:00:00 PM CST

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Coursera Career Academy: Another Tool in the CBT’s Toolbox for Students

Posted: December 10, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

Coursera Career Academy: Another Tool in the CBT’s Toolbox for Students

Several CBT professors are using Coursera Career Academy and 293 CBT students are currently enrolled in courses and guided projects. To date, there have been over 200 verified course completions with students collectively having spent 683 hours on Coursera during this semester.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: Business and Technology, General

Tiny Desks to Big Dreams: Project RISE is Shaping Early Literacy

Posted: December 2, 2024 10:05:00 AM CST

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By: Heidi Knake

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Student Ambassador Success Conference: A Chance for These Lopers to Shine

Posted: November 19, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

Student Ambassador Success Conference: A Chance for These Lopers to Shine

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: Business and Technology, General

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Posted: November 12, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: Business and Technology, General, Graduate Studies

Dr. Greg Benson and Dr. Ben Brachle Receive the Wayne Klein Teaching Excellence Award

Posted: November 5, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST

Dr. Greg Benson and Dr. Ben Brachle Receive the Wayne Klein Teaching Excellence Award

Both professors use their industry experience to enhance their teaching, fostering a growth mindset and experiential learning. Their commitment to student success and innovative teaching practices make them deserving recipients of this prestigious award.

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By: Sandy Brannan

Category: General, Business and Technology

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