UNK sororities welcomed about 125 new members Thursday morning during Bid Day. The annual Greek recruitment event included the Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta and Gamma Phi Beta sororities. LEARN MORE ABOUT UNK FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Sorority sisters welcome new members at Bid Day
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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
Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
KEARNEY – Austin Jacobsen and Sarah Petersen are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2019-20. The recent UNK graduates were recognized Monday evening during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life banquet, which was rescheduled from April because of the COVID-19 pandemic and livestreamed on Zoom to limit attendance. A Sidney native, Jacobsen was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon throughout his time at UNK, serving as vice president … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
“I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this opportunity to learn, grow and help others in the future. She is the perfect example of an Alpha Phi woman and represents us well.” By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Leslie Braun did a double take when she received the email from the Alpha Phi Foundation. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior couldn’t believe her eyes. “I had to reread it because I thought I missed a comma the first time,” Braun … [Read more...] about UNK senior Leslie Braun receives prestigious Alpha Phi scholarship
Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Loper fans likely recognize Emily Petersen as a bubbly, blond-haired cheerleader on the sidelines during University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic events. Others may know her from Alpha Phi, the UNK sorority she’s been a member of the past two years. But Petersen wants people to see her in a whole new light, and she’s 100% committed to making that vision a reality. “I want to set different expectations for myself,” … [Read more...] about Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer
