By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Asking for help can be hard. Many college students who are struggling academically have a difficult time admitting they’re overwhelmed by their coursework and need some assistance. The success coaches at the University of Nebraska at Kearney understand this fear. They’re here to guide their peers through this process and get them back on track. Success coaching, offered through the UNK Learning Commons, provides one-on-one academic … [Read more...]
Studying abroad, UNK student Paige Kristensen gets surprise at Vatican church
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications VATICAN CITY – Paige Kristensen thought she was about to get booted from one of the world’s most sacred places. Instead, she ended up reading Scripture to worshippers at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Kristensen found herself in the memorable situation Sunday while visiting Rome with fellow University of Nebraska at Kearney student Jennifer Belsan of Columbus. The Lopers, who are studying abroad in the Czech Republic, used part of their … [Read more...]
UNK’s Kearney Bound program lands Bryan Escobar IT job in cattle industry
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Kearney Bound program changed Bryan Escobar’s life. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior grew up in Lexington, where his parents worked at the Tyson meatpacking plant. They made enough money to get by, but paying for a university education would have been a stretch. “They were always pushing for me to get a higher education,” said Escobar, whose parents emigrated to the United States from Central America more than two decades … [Read more...]
MY LOPER LIFE VIDEO: Graeme Cuizon uses photography to overcome, cope with death of both parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTCMJecVoZ8&feature=youtu.be Despite losing both his parents at an early age, the resiliency they instilled in Graeme Cuizon pushed him to pursue happiness and leadership opportunities in life. Through photography he's discovered a passion that also helps him bring joy to others. Graeme is a University of Nebraska at Kearney business administration and management major from Greeley. … [Read more...]
‘Mom’ to economics department, Connie Fie retiring after 39 years at UNK
“Connie is the budget officer, travel agent, event planner, recruitment officer, therapist and mom – to some of us – on top of everything else that she does.” - Frank Tenkorang, Economics Chair By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Professor Frank Tenkorang may hold the title of chair for the University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Economics, but he calls Connie Fie the “head” of the department. The longtime office associate has worn a lot of hats during her 39 years at … [Read more...]
