The UNK Admissions team hosted more than 100 high school juniors from nearly 50 schools in Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri during Junior Day on Tuesday afternoon. The day included academic activities where students broke into 14 different sessions across campus based on their interests. Prospective students also had the chance to tour residence halls and mingle with current students while playing yard games and learning more about campus activities at the Campus Life … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Junior Day at UNK
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The Big Event makes big return, with 600 students volunteering at 50-plus locations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students weren’t going to let the weather spoil their weekend plans. After COVID-19 canceled The Big Event in 2020, they were determined to bring back the annual community service project, even if it meant working in the rain and cold. “This is something our students and the community look forward to every year,” said student coordinator Ashly Helfrich, a senior from Bennington. “It was … [Read more...] about The Big Event makes big return, with 600 students volunteering at 50-plus locations
PHOTOS: Tennis hosts Northwest Missouri St.
The UNK tennis team battled Northwest Missouri State on Wednesday afternoon at Harmon Park, with the Bearcats edging the Lopers 4-3. UNK hosts nationally ranked Washburn at 3 p.m. Saturday back at Harmon Park. READ THE FULL STORY PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Tennis hosts Northwest Missouri St.
PHOTO GALLERY: COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UNK’s Cope Stadium
Two Rivers Public Health Department partnered with the University of Nebraska at Kearney to administer 322 COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday at Cope Stadium. Those receiving the vaccine included UNK students and employees and the general public. … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UNK’s Cope Stadium
Trey Janicek, Emma Thede named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
KEARNEY – Trey Janicek of Bridgeport and Emma Thede of St. Paul are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2020-21. The UNK seniors were recognized Thursday during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life awards banquet. A member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Janicek has held numerous leadership positions within his chapter and served as an executive member and delegate for the Interfraternity Council. He’s a member of the Order … [Read more...] about Trey Janicek, Emma Thede named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year