Kearney restaurant closing after 23 years By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The timing is right for Ty Strawhecker to leave the barbecue business. The owner of Luke & Jake’s Bar-B-Q is closing his restaurant and catering business July 31, ending a 23-year run in Kearney. “It will be a pretty big shocker for a lot of people,” Strawhecker said of the … [Read More...]
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UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp gets youths excited about entrepreneurship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Koji Kitabatake had the perfect product for a sultry summer day. His slushes made with real watermelon and lemon juice were an icy treat for Kearney Hy-Vee customers looking to beat the mid-90s heat. “I’m selling these because it was supposed to be a really hot day, and everyone should be able to cool down with a healthy … [Read More...]
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UNK’s Jase Hueser earns silver at national advertising event
CHICAGO – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Jase Hueser competed against the top student-designers from across the country during the annual National Student Advertising Competition in Chicago. Hueser, a visual communication and design major from Papillion, earned a silver ADDY award during the event sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. He was the only … [Read More...]
Recent Stories
PHOTO STORY: Welcome to UNK
When incoming freshmen arrive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there’s a group of enthusiastic and energetic Lopers ready to welcome them to campus. Eight returning students selected for their academic, communication and leadership abilities are here to help during New Student Enrollment, when freshmen learn more about the university, meet faculty and staff and … [Read More...]
Nominations sought for Technology Excellence Award
The Technology Excellence Award, offered at the University of Nebraska at Kearney the past eight years, is now open for all Information Technology Services across the University of Nebraska system. The University of Nebraska Technology Excellence Award recognizes the exemplary performance of ITS staff members who consistently provide a level of service significantly above … [Read More...]
Great Conversation: UNK Honors Program throwing dinner party ‘with a twist’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There won’t be any awkward silences during this dinner party. The University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program is promising an evening of lively discussion when guests take a seat at the table for “Great Conversations: Dinner with a Twist.” The event, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. June 21, gives community members a chance to … [Read More...]
UNK construction management building strong reputation
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hausmann Construction has hired more than a dozen University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates over the past five years, with many of them serving as summer interns with the Lincoln-based company before they were retained for full-time positions. This summer, the construction management, design-build and general contracting … [Read More...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Gold Golf Scramble
Below is the list of winners for the 2018 Blue Gold Golf Scramble, hosted Monday, June 4, at Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course. This was the 30th edition of a tournament that benefits UNK student-athlete scholarships. About 150 golfers took part at Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course. Action was delayed 30 minutes at Meadowlark due to … [Read More...]
UNK Police Chief Jim Davis recognized by US Attorney’s Office
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Chief Jim Davis won’t brag about the work he’s done to improve the department over the past three years. He “absolutely hates” talking about himself. Sgt. Ricci Fast isn’t so shy about singing his boss’ praises. He wrote all about Davis’ accomplishments while nominating the UNK … [Read More...]
UNK’s Kate Roberts selected for highly-competitive internship at Boston College
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Kate Roberts has an internship worth talking about. She’ll spend 10 weeks this summer as an undergraduate research assistant at Boston College’s Language Learning Lab, which is run by top researcher Joshua Hartshorne. Roberts, a communication disorders major and psychology minor at … [Read More...]
