By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications SAN DIEGO – Nothing about Jenna Pilant’s life is ordinary. When the 35-year-old renovated her master bedroom, she went with purple carpet, orange and blue doors and a lime green bookcase. For Christmas, her rainbow tree was decorated with disco ball ornaments, and she dressed her dogs in dragon costumes that matched her sparkly blue dress and cape on Halloween. She’s not afraid to wear polka dot rompers, knee-high, gold … [Read more...] about Colorful career: UNK grad finds happiness as designer, social media personality
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Research program connects UNK with Latin American countries
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is partnering with academic institutions from four Latin American countries to promote undergraduate research, expand students’ global perspectives and create opportunities for collaboration among faculty. Last year, UNK joined the Inter-Institutional Program for Strengthening of Research and Graduates Studies in the Pacific, better known as DELFIN. Started in 1995, the program … [Read more...] about Research program connects UNK with Latin American countries
For UNK senior Michael Clark, weightlifting grows from hobby to career goal
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Michael Clark is a regular at Fitness 101 in Kearney. That’s where he goes to push his mental and physical limits through intense, muscle-building workouts that have transformed his body over the past two-plus years. “It’s my favorite part of the day,” said Clark, who spends at least 90 minutes in the gym during each session. “It’s never easy and I’m always challenging myself.” The 23-year-old Kearney native isn’t a … [Read more...] about For UNK senior Michael Clark, weightlifting grows from hobby to career goal
Esthefany Lopez-Cruz honors parents with UNK commencement message
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Esthefany Lopez-Cruz had a special message written on her graduation cap during the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement. On a blue and white background representing the Honduran flag, Lopez-Cruz proudly displayed a phrase she heard her mother say hundreds of times when she was growing up. “Tu futuro depende de ti.” The message, which translates to “Your future depends on you” in English, … [Read more...] about Esthefany Lopez-Cruz honors parents with UNK commencement message
Loper love story: 11 years after meeting at UNK, Kluevers earn master’s degrees together
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brett and Sara (DeWyke) Kluever first met 11 years ago on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. As elementary education majors, they took the same science methods class. They didn’t know it then, but the trombone player and track athlete from Union, Iowa, and the flutist and sorority member from Columbus were about to start a Loper love story. “He was dating somebody and I was, as well, and the same week we … [Read more...] about Loper love story: 11 years after meeting at UNK, Kluevers earn master’s degrees together
