Carter confirmed University of Nebraska president Thursday, December 5, 2019
Dec. 5, 2019
By University of Nebraska
The Board of Regents voted today to confirm Walter “Ted” Carter, VADM (Ret.), as the eighth president of the University of Nebraska system.
Carter, the immediate past superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy whose tenure included records in graduation rates and student diversity and a top national ranking by Forbes Magazine, will begin transition work as NU’s president-elect on Dec. 16. He will assume overall leadership on Jan. 1, succeeding Interim President Susan Fritz, Ph.D.
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Aggies Commit to Complete Thursday, December 5, 2019
Dec. 5, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
A successful college student is one who receives a diploma, certificate or credentials after months or years of dedicated studies.
Then, with the title of graduate and alumnus, that individual enters the workforce educated and prepared for a career.
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Hershey cowboy is November Aggie Monday, December 2, 2019
Dec. 2, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Cattle feeding and livestock chores are among the internship and work duties for college student CJ Monheiser.
The Hershey, Nebraska, native is the Aggie of the Month at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis where he majors in livestock industry management.
Now a sophomore, Monheiser will graduate in May with an associate of applied science degree. A college internship this summer led him to Adams Land & Cattle in Broken Bow.
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Aggies show ranch horses in Colorado Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Nov. 27, 2019
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A season of gratitude Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Nov. 26, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
We are thankful for the bounty of agriculture, education, families, friends and the generosity of our neighbors in Frontier County.
Our college is grateful for the kind, respectful and caring individuals who surround us each day. You can imagine that students who are far from home, in particular, and who do not get a chance to return home very often certainly miss their close friends and loved ones.
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Aggies at beef cow college Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Nov. 26, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A national beef industry slogan – “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” could have been the theme last week for students and faculty at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Aggies who attended a four-state Range Beef Cow Symposium in Mitchell, Nebraska, definitely consumed their share of beef at the dining table and from educational sessions.
Eight animal science students from NCTA joined their Feeds and Feeding instructor Tasha King for the 2 ½ -day symposium.
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Campus closed for winter weather Monday, November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019
For immediate release
CURTIS – Classes are cancelled for Tuesday, November 26 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Business offices will be closed also, but essential services will be provided.
Due to the impending winter storm and hazardous driving conditions across the state as forecast on Monday, no classes will be conducted on Tuesday. Wednesday is a student holiday in advance of the Thanksgiving break.
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Our link to students, families Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Nov. 20, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Aggie students have had some great experiences recently in working with youth in middle school and high school classes, and 4-H and FFA programs.
This month, our Aggie outreach by the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has extended to youth and families in several initiatives:
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Toys, clothing drive at NCTA Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Nov. 19, 2019
By NCTA News
The campus community shares its gratitude each year in Curtis by making donations and collecting clothing and toys for area families.
Aggie students and staff at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture collect for the Toys for Kids and Clothes for Kids drives as part of the Curtis Hometown Christmas observances, said Mary Rittenhouse, associate professor and chair of the NCTA agribusiness management systems division.
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Wagner is co-Aggie of the Month Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Morgan Wagner isn’t afraid of hard work or getting her hands dirty.
For her summer job, the animal science major at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis fed livestock, milked dairy cows, and did chores with hogs, goats and chickens.
However, since July, she’s spent 10 to 15 hours a week lending a hand as a student worker in the dean’s office, carrying a full semester of courses, and working part-time at an assisted living residence in the community.
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