PHOTO GALLERY: UNK Student Union ribbon-cutting
UNK Student Government hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening Monday to celebrate first phase renovations of the Nebraskan Student Union, which include the recent opening of a new Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. UNK Student Body President Logan Krejdl spoke at the event recognizing the $6 million project that started in December. It is paid for with facility reserve funds and vendor investments. In addition to improved dining areas, the project design creates a more open layout with spaces … [Read more...]
Blue Gold Showcase strengthens UNK-community relationship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students bring an energy and exuberance to the city. You can see it on campus, along the streets and inside local businesses. It’s easy to tell when they arrive every August. This sense of excitement and enthusiasm was on full display Friday evening during the annual Blue Gold Community Showcase sponsored by UNK’s Office of Student Engagement. The event, part of Blue Gold Welcome Week, brings 2,000 to 3,000 … [Read more...]
From Alaska to UNK: Isaac Deaton wrestles and works construction
By RYAN EDWARDS Hub Sports Writer University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler Isaac Deaton was in high school when he started looking for places to wrestle at the collegiate level. When he Googled “good D2 wrestling team” places to go to wrestle, the Valdez, Alaska, native stumbled upon UNK. “I knew I wanted to wrestle in college, but didn’t know where,” Deaton said. “I filled out the recruiting questionnaire online and sent an email to (then-coach Marc Bauer) with a highlight … [Read more...]
Here Come the Lopers: UNK student-athletes hit the streets to thank community
More than 400 Lopers visit Kearney businesses Saturday By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Trevon Weaver didn’t know any of the veterans gathered Saturday morning for coffee at Babalu’s Professional Tattoo Studio, but he made sure to shake hands with each of the men during a stop at the downtown Kearney business. Weaver, an outside linebacker on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team, introduced himself to the group that meets every third Saturday at the tattoo … [Read more...]
