By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney is considering plans to relocate fraternity and sorority chapters and residents to different housing on campus in 2020-21. The decision is prompted by significant maintenance and mechanical infrastructure issues at University Residence North and University Residence South, the two buildings on the west side of campus that house residents in Greek life. The problems at the building are … [Read more...] about UNK considers relocating fraternity, sorority chapters to Nester Hall
Student Life
PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
The College of Business and Technology at UNK hosted a back-to-school party Tuesday to showcase its students, faculty, staff and programs, while also connecting with the greater Kearney community. In its first year, the event occurred on the lawn outside West Center and included a picnic supported by First National Bank, DJ music, cornhole, Spikeball, washer toss and other yard games. The event was spearheaded by new Dean Tim Jares as a way for the College of Business … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: College of Business and Technology hosts first back-to-school party
Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
KEARNEY – Twenty-three middle and high school marching bands will join the University of Nebraska at Kearney for its 61st annual Band Day Parade. A long-standing tradition, the parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 21) in downtown Kearney is a celebration of music that showcases bands from across Nebraska and gives them a chance to perform prior to the Oct. 5 Harvest of Harmony Parade and Field Competition in Grand Island. UNK’s Band Day Parade begins at 21st … [Read more...] about Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with an event 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the evening includes food, folkloric Latin American dances performed by Danza, a UNK student organization, and traditional Hispanic and Latino music played by K-Town Sound. There will also be a special exhibit dedicated to leaders who … [Read more...] about UNK event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying in a hospital bed, her future plans seemingly put on hold. Instead of enjoying the last few weeks of summer break before returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the 19-year-old was wondering whether she’d survive. “I can’t believe this is happening,” the Wood River native thought to herself as she prepared for the first of two surgeries to remove a … [Read more...] about Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
