By RYAN EDWARDS Hub Sports Writer University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler Isaac Deaton was in high school when he started looking for places to wrestle at the collegiate level. When he Googled “good D2 wrestling team” places to go to wrestle, the Valdez, Alaska, native stumbled upon UNK. “I knew I wanted to wrestle in college, but didn’t know where,” Deaton said. “I filled out the recruiting questionnaire online and sent an email to (then-coach Marc Bauer) with a highlight … [Read more...]
UNK VIDEO: Making a difference today .. For a better tomorrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MaRUDDSeU The University of Nebraska at Kearney is dedicated to implementing positive change. From physical changes on campus, to program changes, to professional development, and more, UNK is experiencing growth. This university is proven to be a place where people have a positive experience that leads to rewarding careers and a happy future. Choose to live your best life at UNK. … [Read more...]
Pratt-Heins Awards recognize Exstrom, Fritson, Van Renen as outstanding UNK faculty
KEARNEY – Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Friday for outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship and research. Denys Van Renen, Chris Exstrom and Krista Fritson received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards during the Faculty/Staff Convocation at UNK’s Fine Arts Building. The awards have been presented annually by the Pratt-Heins Foundation for the past 37 years. Here’s a look at this year’s … [Read more...]
UNK kicking off new year with Blue Gold Welcome events; Community Showcase is Friday
KEARNEY – Residence halls are filling up, professors are preparing their coursework and fall sports are just around the corner. It’s the start of a new school year at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, which is celebrating with its annual Blue Gold Welcome Week. The event, which is actually about two weeks long, serves as the official kickoff to the academic year for new and returning Lopers. Blue Gold Welcome gives incoming freshmen a chance to familiarize themselves with campus … [Read more...]
Coe, Mathiesen, Olson, Srivastava among distinguished alumni to be honored by UNK
KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has announced 11 alumni to be given awards during homecoming festivities in September. In its 38th year, Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented at an 11:30 a.m. luncheon Sept. 14 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Tickets are $25 per person ($30 after Sept. 5) and can be purchased at www.unkalumni.org/homecoming or by calling the UNK Alumni Association at 308-698-5271. The 2018 UNK Alumni Association’s … [Read more...]
