The University of Nebraska Foundation raised more than $9.5 million to support UNK during the last fiscal year, with 3,100-plus donors contributing. The foundation endowment for UNK has reached about $55 million. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus slows down during the summer, when students and faculty slip away to enjoy a much-needed break before fall classes begin. Across town, though, there’s little downtime for the 11 people … [Read more...]
UNK ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Sayler takes screenprinting business from garage to successful storefront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3LlAoDvv0s&feature=youtu.be Kyle Sayler talks about UNK's close-knit classes and shares how spending time in the Fine Arts design lab with peers helped set him up for success with his own business, Sayler Screenprinting of Kearney. … [Read more...]
This Week at UNK | Sept. 11-17
Monday, Sept. 11 3 p.m. – Homecoming Lawn Display Judging (Campus Greens) 5 p.m. – Homecoming Loper Feud (Student Union Ponderosa) 7: 30 p.m. – Concerts on the Platte (Fine Arts Recital Hall) Tuesday, Sept. 12 ALL DAY – Hey Day 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - American Red Cross Blood Drive (Student Union) Noon – Loper Luncheon with UNK Athletics (Cunningham’s Journal, Downtown Kearney) 3 p.m. – Homecoming hall and office display competition 7 p.m. – Homecoming Outdoor movie, “Wonder Woman” … [Read more...]
Parade, football, lip sync, alumni events highlight 2017 UNK Homecoming
KEARNEY – The parade, football game, lip sync contest, crowning of royalty and multiple alumni banquets again highlight the list of annual events for University of Nebraska at Kearney Homecoming week. “See You Here for the UNK Premiere” is the theme for this year’s Sept. 11-17 celebration. The Homecoming Parade begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 in downtown Kearney. The route begins at Museum of Nebraska Art and progresses south on Central Avenue, west on Railroad Street, north on Third Avenue, … [Read more...]
International Alumni celebrate time at UNK with Sept. 14-16 reunion
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting numerous events homecoming weekend to welcome international students and alumni. The university’s International Alumni Reunion is Sept. 14-16 and features campus tours, classroom visits, picnics, tailgating and a celebration banquet. “We look forward to welcoming international alumni back to campus for the first-ever international alumni reunion,” said Bonnie Payne, outreach coordinator in … [Read more...]
