By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney assistant professor Bryce Abbey will appear this summer on a new CBS show hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart. Abbey, a former Loper wrestler who teaches exercise science at UNK, will be a contestant on “TKO: Total Knock Out,” an obstacle course competition “where physical meets funny.” “‘TKO: Total Knock Out’ features people from all walks of life, where one player races through daunting obstacles … [Read more...]
Nebraska Safety Center marks 40 years of serving state
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mick Anderson calls the Nebraska Safety Center one of the state’s best-kept secrets. The center provides safety training and classes for 2,000-plus Nebraskans each year, yet it remains a bit of a mystery to people who haven’t stepped foot on the Kearney campus. That’s something he’s working to change. “We make such an impact that we really need to let people know what we’re about,” said Anderson, who’s been involved with the Safety … [Read more...]
UNK’s new cyber systems department helps meet increased demand for tech workers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Intellicom, Xpanxion, Five Nines, Black Brick Software and The Buckle. Those are a few of the local companies that come to mind when Elizabeth Roetman is asked about the strong demand for workers in technology-related fields. The full list of businesses seeking tech-savvy employees is much longer, and it’s expected to grow as development continues at the Tech oNE Crossing technology park in northeast Kearney. “Area employers … [Read more...]
Nebraska Safety Center, part of UNK, teaches hundreds of young drivers rules of the road
Facility features driving simulators, realistic range By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ross Hilkemann reacted pretty nonchalantly to what just happened. “You hit a pedestrian,” he said with a slight smirk, his comment directed toward 15-year-old James Murray. “He came out of nowhere,” the Seward teen quickly replied. “I didn’t even see him.” Hilkemann wasn’t buying the excuses. “He was definitely in the crosswalk,” the driver education instructor assured. Luckily … [Read more...]
New College of Arts and Sciences promotes collaboration at UNK; Merger approved Thursday
Consolidation, approved Thursday Board of Regents, represents significant change in UNK’s academic structure By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A historic change at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will promote increased collaboration among faculty and students. UNK’s colleges of Fine Arts and Humanities and Natural and Social Sciences are merging to form a new College of Arts and Sciences. The consolidation, approved Thursday by the University of Nebraska Board of … [Read more...]
