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...]
$50,000 richer! UNK professor Bryce Abbey wins CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 100 friends, family members and co-workers waited 50 minutes Friday night before seeing Bryce Abbey’s run on the CBS show “TKO: Total Knock Out.” Then they watched nervously as host Kevin Hart announced his time of 4 minutes, 14 seconds. The packed room at Fanatics in downtown Kearney went crazy. Abbey jumped up and down, fists in the air. There were high-fives, hugs and lots of screaming. The University of Nebraska at Kearney … [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...]
UNK professor Bryce Abbey appearing Friday on CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Can a University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor outperform the competition and claim $50,000? Find out 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 17) when Bryce Abbey appears on the CBS show “TKO: Total Knock Out.” Abbey, who has worked at UNK since 2006, is one of five contestants vying for the top prize in this week’s episode of the new summer series hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart. The show, described by CBS as an obstacle … [Read more...]
