By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s difficult for Holly Rockenbach to choose her favorite student organization. She’s involved in so many groups and activities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and she loves them all. “That’s a really unique and positive thing about UNK – you can be involved in a lot of different things. You don’t just have to pick one thing and only do that. I’ve had the opportunity to get involved in a lot of different … [Read more...] about UNK senior Holly Rockenbach ‘shows what it means to be a Loper’
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Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “I love you little buddy. I’ll be back in a bit.” Ryan Woitalewicz will always remember those words. It’s the last thing his father Kenny said to him on that fateful Valentine’s Day in 2004. The volunteer captain with Wood River Fire and Rescue never returned home. Kenny Woitalewicz and fellow firefighter Bob Heminger were called to a house fire that morning. Both men entered the home in an attempt to rescue an … [Read more...] about Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
NU System invites proposals for Fall 2021 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants
The University of Nebraska System’s Office of Diversity, Access and Inclusion has announced a call for proposals for the Fall 2021 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants. Four grants of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to initiatives that advance campus climate, student recruitment and retention, and/or faculty and staff recruitment and retention. Eligible proposals must involve collaboration across campus units or among multiple University of Nebraska campuses and may … [Read more...] about NU System invites proposals for Fall 2021 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants
Affordability brings growing number of out-of-state students to UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Cost is a major factor for many students when they’re deciding which college to attend. For Seneca Hertel and her family, the price tag was a “really, really big deal.” “I wanted, as much as I could, to not go into debt and not take out loans, so it was one of the biggest factors in choosing a college,” said Hertel, who attended T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota. Initially, Hertel limited her search to … [Read more...] about Affordability brings growing number of out-of-state students to UNK
After two knee surgeries, UNK’s Sami Mauch grateful to be back on court
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There was a time when Rick Squiers thought Sami Mauch’s volleyball career might be over. Following her second knee surgery in less than two years, the University of Nebraska at Kearney head coach was prepared for the possibility that she may never return to the court. “After going through what she’s gone through, I think a lot of people would have said, ‘That’s enough,’” said Squiers, who put together a 2021 roster that … [Read more...] about After two knee surgeries, UNK’s Sami Mauch grateful to be back on court
