https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOwQPN8Kc3c&feature=youtu.be Richard "Richie" Ross is among the more dynamic football players in UNK history. From 2002-05 he caught 279 passes for 4,882 yards and 50 touchdowns. Each total is not only a school record but also among the best in NCAA Division II history. The Lincoln High School graduate began his college football career with a bang as his first reception went for 71 yards and a touchdown at rival Nebraska-Omaha. Named the 2002 Rocky … [Read more...]
VIDEO: One Room Teacher Nora Lindner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzZXKd7TaJQ&feature=em-uploademail The College of Education and the University of Nebraska at Kearney are proud to acknowledge and honor the hard work and dedication of these outstanding educators through the One Room, One Teacher Program. Learn more about the Wall of Honor, here: https://goo.gl/OLHiXR … [Read more...]
Gallup climate survey results released; campus communities to lead next steps
LINCOLN - University of Nebraska students, faculty, staff and recent alumni hold positive views about the safety, civility and overall climate of the NU campuses, according to the results of a broad survey conducted this year by leading polling firm Gallup. Survey responses of members of the university community also point to meaningful opportunities for improvement that will inform campus-led plans for moving forward, President Hank Bounds said today. Gallup’s executive summary and … [Read more...]
More than 800 fourth-graders visit UNK to learn about fitness, nutrition
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Foster Field looked – and sounded – a lot like a carnival Friday afternoon. Elementary students laughed and smiled as they played with a giant parachute, tested their Spikeball skills, ran through an obstacle course and competed in beanbag tic-tac-toe. They were having fun while exercising, which is one of the goals of Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day. The 15th annual event brought more than 800 fourth-graders from 10 area … [Read more...]
Long road led to UNK football team for Blake Bubak
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A “whirlwind of emotions.” That’s how Blake Bubak described his mindset Aug. 30 as the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team prepared to open its season against Missouri Southern State University. “I was nervous, that’s for sure,” Bubak said. “I was also excited – really excited.” The 5-foot-9, 175-pound defensive back had been thinking about this moment for the past year. It was his first collegiate football game, a dominating … [Read more...]
