What: UNK Summer Commencement When: 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Instagram and Twitter to see photos and posts from 2019 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at … [Read More...] about UNK awarding 182 degrees during Friday summer commencement
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UNK recreation, outdoor, event management program perfect fit for outgoing, adventurous ‘people people’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Eric Pavlicek is the type of guy who prefers to connect with people near a body of water, not a water cooler. The Eagle Scout has been fishing, hiking and camping since he was a young boy, and he’s always enjoyed sharing this passion for nature with others. “I just love being outdoors and interacting with people,” the … [Read More...] about UNK recreation, outdoor, event management program perfect fit for outgoing, adventurous ‘people people’
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NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Team Concepts wasn’t at the top of Jacob Nutter’s list of potential employers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student had heard of the local business, which specializes in team-building and leadership training, but he didn’t know much about its services. That changed when Nutter met Team Concepts owner Josh Erickson … [Read More...] about NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers
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Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With the new school year fast approaching, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is inviting the community to join its upcoming celebrations while supporting their hometown Lopers. The first opportunity to get involved is the Blue Gold Community Showcase, an annual event featuring games, product giveaways, live entertainment … [Read More...] about Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
UNK hires longtime educator Zuelow to lead Early Childhood Center
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Deborah Zuelow ends each email with a quote from former President John F. Kennedy. “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” These words are fitting for someone who has dedicated 20-plus years to a career in education. Zuelow, who has taught at PK-12 schools across … [Read More...] about UNK hires longtime educator Zuelow to lead Early Childhood Center
UNK Dining Services provides relief, 1,400 hot meals for flood victims
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The UNK Dining Services staff arrived at work that morning expecting to serve about 175 youths participating in volleyball and band camps on campus. Then the phone rang. Michael Christen, director of business services at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, had an unexpected request. The July 9 flooding that inundated … [Read More...] about UNK Dining Services provides relief, 1,400 hot meals for flood victims
Kearney couple celebrates emotional wedding day with help from UNK
“It makes me tear up. Kearney is just an amazing community. I’m overwhelmed by the generosity.” - Megan Woeste By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Megan Woeste couldn’t hold back the tears as she walked into the Ponderosa Room inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Nebraskan Student Union. They were tears of relief. “It’s emotional,” Woeste said … [Read More...] about Kearney couple celebrates emotional wedding day with help from UNK
Flood victims transitioning from UNK residence halls on Monday
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is transitioning flood victims out of its residence halls into other housing in the community, while continuing its work with travelers and hotel guests who were evacuated and are now returning home. UNK will close Centennial Towers West to guests at 11 a.m. Monday (July 15). The … [Read More...] about Flood victims transitioning from UNK residence halls on Monday
‘That’s how Kearney people are’: Evacuees staying at UNK grateful for local response
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Bob Sulser didn’t plan on spending part of his summer vacation on a university campus, but he was making the most of the experience. “This is my first chance to stay in a college dorm, so it’s kind of neat,” Sulser said as he and his wife Jan shared a laugh. The Madison, Wisconsin, couple were exceptionally upbeat … [Read More...] about ‘That’s how Kearney people are’: Evacuees staying at UNK grateful for local response
VIDEO: Flood victims thank Kearney, UNK for help with housing, other needs
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