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Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department teamed up with the Kearney-area community Friday to support Lopers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UNK Athletics launched its “Lopers Love to Help” initiative to ensure the campus food pantry, Big Blue Cupboard, can continue serving students and employees in need. “In these challenging times, we have an obligation to be leaders on campus by serving … [Read more...] about Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community

Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nate Pierce had a roller-coaster career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “It wasn’t perfect,” the senior runner admits. “I definitely had a fair amount of setbacks.” A graduate of Lincoln North Star High School, Pierce battled injuries throughout his four years on the Loper track and cross country teams. That experience taught him humility and patience, he said. Pierce’s perseverance paid off, especially … [Read more...] about Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career

‘Dream come true’: Kaitie Johnson thankful for UNK softball career

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney softball player Kaitie Johnson had high hopes for the 2020 season. The UNK roster featured a solid mix of upperclassmen and young contributors under first-year head coach Katie Ackermann. Johnson, one of four seniors on the team, expected the Lopers to qualify for the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Tournament for the first time since joining the conference … [Read more...] about ‘Dream come true’: Kaitie Johnson thankful for UNK softball career

Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mikayla Frei was coming off one of her best performances as a Loper. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior carded a 163 over 36 holes to tie for 21st place at the Southwest Minnesota State Spring Invite. UNK finished second in the seven-team event, posting the third-lowest 36-hole score (614) in school history and tying the fifth-best 18-hole performance (304). “I was really excited for this spring because I … [Read more...] about Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei