By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Joey Cochran was a student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he often gazed at the 100-plus acres of undeveloped farmland just south of campus and wondered what it would be used for. “I knew the university owned it, but I had zero clue what it would ever turn into,” Cochran said. Well, that’s not entirely true. He actually had a pretty good idea. During his senior year, Cochran and other students in a … [Read more...] about UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life
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Big Idea business pitch competition back for 10th year; Top prize is $1,000
KEARNEY – Big Idea Kearney is back. The annual business pitch competition returns for its 10th year, giving participants a chance to win up to $1,000 in seed money. Organized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, the contest is open to anyone with a great business or product idea. Contestants will compete in one of two divisions – UNK students or community members. Entries don’t need to be fully developed … [Read more...] about Big Idea business pitch competition back for 10th year; Top prize is $1,000
PHOTOS: UNK celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with a celebration Tuesday night at the Nebraskan Student Union. Festivities included food, piñatas, dancing and a photo booth. Students also read Hispanic Heritage Month proclamations from Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and U.S. President Joe Biden to start the event. https://twitter.com/UNKearney/status/1440479130575728646 PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Pride of the Plains Marching Band is one of the most visible elements of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Band members represent the university at home football games and other campus and community events, as well as parades and competitions throughout the region. They need to look as good as they sound. “Our uniforms stand for unity. When we’re all on the field together and we look crisp and proper, it … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
Nominations open for 2021 Presidential Medal of Service
University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter is inviting nominations for this year’s Presidential Medal of Service, an annual award that celebrates Nebraskans’ promotion of the impact the university and higher education have on the state’s economic and social well-being. The medal is the highest honor the university president can bestow on a community member. Members of the university community and all Nebraskans are invited to submit nominations by filling out an … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2021 Presidential Medal of Service
