Spring flowers and students alike soaked up the sunshine Monday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Spring beauty at UNK
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PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Week activities
The University of Nebraska at Kearney's 12 fraternities and sororities are celebrating Greek Week with a variety of activities that bring together the more than 700 students involved in the organizations. Activities have included water bottle decorating for the Special Olympics and the chapters' own Olympic games, such as an egg toss, cornhole and Spikeball. Thursday night is movie night and the week will end Friday with a virtual Greek Preview Day for high school juniors … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Week activities
More than 80 high school seniors attend first-ever Admitted Student Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Katie Lytle can’t wait to start classes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall. The senior at Elkhorn South High School is “so ready” for her college career and life as a Loper. “I know I’m going to be happy when it’s summer, but it’s crazy that I have like five months to wait before I come here,” Lytle said. “I’m really excited.” That feeling of excitement and enthusiasm filled UNK’s Health and … [Read more...] about More than 80 high school seniors attend first-ever Admitted Student Day
Biology professor Janet Steele takes pie in face for fundraiser
Biology professor Paul Twigg “won” the UNK Health Science Club’s annual “Pi(e)-A-Professor” fundraiser in 2020. This year, it was his wife’s turn to experience the sweet taste of victory. Fellow biology professor Janet Steele took one for the team Monday as Twigg delivered a pie to her face – all for a good cause. The event featured five faculty members, with the top vote-getter receiving the messy reward. Members of the UNK community voted by donating various items … [Read more...] about Biology professor Janet Steele takes pie in face for fundraiser
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper wrestlers earn program’s sixth national runner-up finish
For the sixth time in program history, the UNK wrestling team is the NCAA Division II national runner-up. UNK scored 105.5 points at the Division II Wrestling Championships in St. Louis to finish second. A school-record nine Lopers earned All-American honors by placing in the top eight individually. St. Cloud State won the final match of the day to edge UNK with 107 points and claim its third straight national title. UNK All-Americans Wesley Dawkins – fourth place … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Loper wrestlers earn program’s sixth national runner-up finish
