By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lance Blythe was a 19-year-old college freshman on Sept. 11, 2001. The Overton native was sleeping in that morning, instead of attending class at Central Community College in Hastings, when his alarm clock radio delivered the horrific news. America was under attack. Blythe raced to campus, where he watched the tragedy unfold on a TV in the student union. Four commercial airplanes were hijacked by terrorists. Two … [Read more...] about 20 years ago, UNK senior Lance Blythe left college to serve his country
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Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
KEARNEY – Sophia Harder got vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect herself and those around her. It’s that simple. The University of Nebraska at Kearney junior signed up for the vaccine as soon as it was available last spring. She works in UNK Student Health and studies biology education. She knew she needed to do her part to help end this pandemic. “I just want to do what I can to help keep everyone safe,” Harder said. That’s the message UNK is sending to … [Read more...] about Do your part to keep campus safe: Get vaccinated against COVID-19
Breaking barriers: UNK junior Alexis Sander is a rising star in sports broadcasting
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Alexis Sander may be small in stature, but she has a big personality. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student stands out in the world of sports broadcasting, where her talent can’t be overlooked. “She just has a natural ability to paint a picture with her voice. Some people can learn that, and some people are just naturally able to do that. She is a person who is just naturally able to do that,” said Ford Clark, a … [Read more...] about Breaking barriers: UNK junior Alexis Sander is a rising star in sports broadcasting
PHOTOS: Multicultural Greek Council water balloon fight
The Multicultural Greek Council hosted a water balloon fight and social Monday evening at Harmon Park. The event was a fun way for potential new members to learn more about UNK's multicultural sororities and fraternity. PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Multicultural Greek Council water balloon fight
Our Town. Our Team: UNK student-athletes connect with community during annual event
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brody Betke can’t wait for Thursday night. The 11-year-old and his family will be in the stands at Cope Stadium when the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team opens its 2021 season against Missouri Southern. Betke is a big fan of the Lopers, and his favorite sport is football, so he’s pretty excited about the game. On Saturday morning, the Kearney boy got to meet some of the UNK student-athletes during an … [Read more...] about Our Town. Our Team: UNK student-athletes connect with community during annual event
