UNK College of Arts and Sciences
Achieving a Brighter Tomorrow. Like Only Nebraska Can.
The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide high-quality personalized instruction using game-changing technology that prepares students to be critical thinkers, problem-solvers and visionaries. Students will achieve a brighter tomorrow through life-altering learning experiences grounded in a foundation of liberal arts, humanities and natural and social sciences.
Relentless Focus on Student Access and Success
Scholarships are the highest priority for the College of Arts and Sciences. Support will allow the college to recruit, retain and graduate its students. The modernization of facilities will allow UNK to keep pace with other universities. Donor support will provide students with opportunities and accessibility to facilities that match the college’s goals.
Enhancing Faculty and Academic Excellence
Endowed professorships are critical to the support, curriculum and prestige of the college’s growing departments such as biology, chemistry, health sciences, social work and psychology. Funding priorities include creating a named directorship for the Health Sciences Program and endowed faculty positions in biology and chemistry supporting the health sciences and other STEM programs.
FOR THE FUTURE WE’LL BUILD
INVESTING IN OUR
SHARED VISION.
CAS endeavors to reshape Nebraska’s future through social, academic and economic progress by transforming the leaders of tomorrow, engaging populations and creating a technologically advanced community on a campus that feels like home. UNK is uniquely positioned to be a leader in the preparation, continuing education and practice for several occupations.
A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
“The College of Arts and Sciences develops the critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and compassionate leaders that shape Nebraska. We are dedicated to student success and experiential learning in the fine arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, where our students build deep, versatile knowledge that makes a real-world difference. You’ll find our graduates in clinics and research laboratories, courtrooms and classrooms, studios, stages and boardrooms, where they are healing, advocating, discovering and creating – helping build the good life in communities across the state. Nebraska is stronger because they chose to learn here. The world will be better because of what they do next.”
– Janet Eckerson, Ed.D.
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
TOP CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Endowed Faculty Support
Increased funding for endowed chairs and professorships and faculty recruitment and retention will elevate the excellence of our university and the college. Faculty members play a critical role in the success of UNK’s students.
Scholarships
Providing accessible student experiences and helping achieve unmet student financial needs are significant priorities. Merit-based and need-based scholarships and housing assistance are key to recruiting and retaining top students across campus. Student support will not only help level the playing field, but also move Nebraska ahead of its peers.
Facility Upgrades and Modernization
We must ensure the environment at UNK successfully reflects the innovation, development and cutting-edge facilities expected at institutions of higher education. We also must meet the expectations that students have for their education, with improvements to the Fine Arts Building being an important priority. Whether it be state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, collaborative learning spaces or imaginative performance venues, essential infrastructure upgrades are needed to bring the college in line with its peer colleges across the region and country.
