By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – As you’re walking through the Nebraskan Student Union, pay attention to those white, metal rectangles on the walls. They mark the spots where digital monitors will be installed as workers put the finishing touches on a $6 million renovation project at the University of Nebraska at Kearney building. “One of our goals is to … [Read More...]
Campus News
UNK students take second in stock pitch competition
CHICAGO – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney students placed second at a collegiate stock pitch competition in Chicago. Tristan Crook of Kearney, Madisson Whalen of Geddes, South Dakota, and Adam Starr of Mullen, all seniors at UNK, competed in the event during the sixth annual Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference hosted Oct. 4-5 by Indiana State … [Read More...]
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After stellar volleyball career at UNK, Lindsey Smith will take her game to the beach
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lindsey Smith doesn’t pay much attention to individual statistics. The University of Nebraska at Kearney setter had no idea she’s about to pass Jenni Mau (1987-90) for the fifth-most assists in program history or that her 11.3 assists per set are already No. 5 on the school’s all-time list. Those achievements are cool, the … [Read More...]
Recent Stories
UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on … [Read More...]
UNK’s Conference on World Affairs addresses global issues, call to activism
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Climate change, immigration, human rights, public health, national security and foreign relations. These topics make headlines almost daily. The organizers of the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs don’t want people to simply read about these issues. They want you to take action. This year’s … [Read More...]
Former Kearney police officer Harshbarger brings real-world experience to UNK classrooms
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When a 22-year-old man armed with a sawed-off shotgun took numerous customers and employees hostage inside a downtown Kearney bank, Kyle Harshbarger was the commander in charge of a local SWAT team that responded to the incident. After 2 1/2 hours of negotiations, the suspect surrendered to police and nobody was injured … [Read More...]
Deb Huryta receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
UNK Compliance Manger Deb Huryta received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Oct. 3. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Huryta has a degree in business administration and marketing from UNK, and she … [Read More...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
More than 120 students from 17 area high schools attended Imagination Day on Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A recruiting event for UNK’s Department of Art and Design, the day introduces high schoolers to the courses offered at the university and exposes them to new techniques and equipment. Participants attended art demonstrations, presentations and … [Read More...]
With cancer in his past, UNK’s Kyle Anderson focused on future in health care
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Two years ago, Kyle Anderson didn’t think he’d live long enough to celebrate Christmas. Now the University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore is preparing for a career as a physician and the opportunity to help others overcome health-related obstacles. “I definitely know what it means to have a good physician, and I’d love … [Read More...]
Gamma Phi Beta Moonball basketball tourney to benefit Girls on the Run
KEARNEY – The Gamma Phi Beta sorority will host its annual Moonball fundraiser 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Health and Sports Center and Cushing Coliseum on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. This year’s event, which supports Girls on the Run, is a three-on-three, double-elimination basketball tournament with men’s and women’s divisions. Concessions, a meal, awards … [Read More...]
