ESPN, Fox Sports analyst to speak at Dec. 14 UNK Commencement By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY - It’s a dream job. Brenda VanLengen sits courtside at some of the biggest women’s college basketball games, breaking down the X’s and O’s for viewers across the country. The University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna has been a sports broadcaster and analyst for more than two decades, working for ESPN, Fox Sports and other national networks. She’s called 12 national championship … [Read more...]
UNK video project looks at literacy in new ways; Film Festival is Tuesday
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Most people associate literacy with reading and writing skills. Amanda Sladek, an assistant English professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, looks at the term a little differently. Sladek won’t dismiss the value of proper grammar and word comprehension, but she also understands literacy can mean different things for different people. “We all have our own knowledge and our own literacies that are worthy of respect and worthy of … [Read more...]
UNK course prepares students for academic success
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like many college students, Summer Martinez struggles to get enough sleep at night. The University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman juggles two jobs along with her studies while also working on the requirements to become a certified nursing assistant. “It can be hard to manage my time,” said Martinez, a pre-nursing student from Kearney. “I feel like I have a lot more responsibilities.” Martinez presented a research … [Read more...]
UNK closing Dec. 5 for National Day of Mourning of President George H.W. Bush
The University of Nebraska at Kearney will be closed and classes canceled Wednesday (Dec. 5) to observe the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, as directed by University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds. UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen said all University of Nebraska campuses will implement the closing, following NU policy. All state buildings will be closed and state employees will be granted a day of leave. Student activities are curtailed this week as traditional … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Choirs, Wind Ensemble winter concerts
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