What: UNK Summer Commencement When: 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Instagram and Twitter to see photos and posts from 2019 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will confer degrees for 182 … [Read more...] about UNK awarding 182 degrees during Friday summer commencement
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UNK recreation, outdoor, event management program perfect fit for outgoing, adventurous ‘people people’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Eric Pavlicek is the type of guy who prefers to connect with people near a body of water, not a water cooler. The Eagle Scout has been fishing, hiking and camping since he was a young boy, and he’s always enjoyed sharing this passion for nature with others. “I just love being outdoors and interacting with people,” the Kearney native said. “It’s something that brings people together.” Pavlicek fits in perfectly … [Read more...] about UNK recreation, outdoor, event management program perfect fit for outgoing, adventurous ‘people people’
NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Team Concepts wasn’t at the top of Jacob Nutter’s list of potential employers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student had heard of the local business, which specializes in team-building and leadership training, but he didn’t know much about its services. That changed when Nutter met Team Concepts owner Josh Erickson through NEXT, a business leadership program launched last year by UNK’s College of Business and … [Read more...] about NEXT program connects UNK students with local employers
Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With the new school year fast approaching, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is inviting the community to join its upcoming celebrations while supporting their hometown Lopers. The first opportunity to get involved is the Blue Gold Community Showcase, an annual event featuring games, product giveaways, live entertainment and a picnic hosted by Chancellor Doug Kristensen. Part of Blue Gold Welcome Week each August, the … [Read more...] about Public invited to register for UNK’s Welcome Week, homecoming events
UNK hires longtime educator Zuelow to lead Early Childhood Center
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Deborah Zuelow ends each email with a quote from former President John F. Kennedy. “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” These words are fitting for someone who has dedicated 20-plus years to a career in education. Zuelow, who has taught at PK-12 schools across Nebraska and Kansas, was recently hired as director of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new … [Read more...] about UNK hires longtime educator Zuelow to lead Early Childhood Center
