Education http://kios.org en OPS moves toward strategic planning process http://kios.org/post/ops-moves-toward-strategic-planning-process <p>The Omaha Public Schools board could soon begin work on a strategic plan that sets goals for the next five years. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Katie Schubert 31675 at http://kios.org Bellevue University Earns Top 3 Ranking http://kios.org/post/bellevue-university-earns-top-3-ranking <p>US News has recognized <a href="http://www.bellevue.edu/via">Bellevue University </a>with a Top 3 ranking for having one of the best online programs for veterans. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:06:06 +0000 Cheril Lee 31616 at http://kios.org Bellevue University Earns Top 3 Ranking Midland Univ. moves ahead with Blair campus plans http://kios.org/post/midland-univ-moves-ahead-blair-campus-plans <p>FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Officials at Midland University in Fremont say they plan to acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair in July. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:09:22 +0000 Associated Press 31553 at http://kios.org Creighton University hosting its first Summer Institute http://kios.org/post/creighton-university-hosting-its-first-summer-institute <p>Creighton’s first Summer Institute will focus on women, leadership, and higher education. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:34:49 +0000 Katie Schubert 31468 at http://kios.org Creighton University hosting its first Summer Institute NU Regents OK tuition freeze for resident students http://kios.org/post/nu-regents-ok-tuition-freeze-resident-students <p>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Tuition for resident students at the University of Nebraska won't increase in the next school year for the first time since 1990. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:33:41 +0000 Associated Press 31203 at http://kios.org Bellevue University opens Military Veteran Services Center http://kios.org/post/bellevue-university-opens-military-veteran-services-center <p><a href="http://www.bellevue.edu">Bellevue University</a>’s campus is growing with the addition of a Military Veteran Services Center. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0000 Katie Schubert 31118 at http://kios.org OPS prepares to welcome new school board, superintendent http://kios.org/post/ops-prepares-welcome-new-school-board-superintendent <p>The new superintendent of the <a href="http://www.ops.org">Omaha Public Schools</a> says setting short and long-term goals with the new board will be his priority. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:07:34 +0000 Katie Schubert 31020 at http://kios.org OPS prepares to welcome new school board, superintendent Final meeting for nine OPS board members http://kios.org/post/final-meeting-nine-ops-board-members <p>The next regular meeting of the Omaha Public Schools board will look much different than Monday night’s meeting did. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:16:30 +0000 Katie Schubert 30954 at http://kios.org Midland University adding men's and women's hockey http://kios.org/post/midland-university-adding-mens-and-womens-hockey <p><a href="http://www.midlandu.edu">Midland University</a> is expanding its athletic offerings next fall. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:11:46 +0000 Katie Schubert 30894 at http://kios.org 12 member OPS board's final meeting Monday http://kios.org/post/12-member-ops-boards-final-meeting-monday <p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;">Tonight is the final meeting of the Omaha Public Schools’ 12-member board.</span> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0000 Katie Schubert 30877 at http://kios.org 12 member OPS board's final meeting Monday