By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a second home for Yui Hayashi. It’s where she’s studied the past five years, where she works as a graduate assistant in athletic training and where she’s planning her future. “My world changed a lot after I came here,” said Hayashi, a native of Osaka, Japan. The 25-year-old arrived at UNK in August 2014 in search of new opportunities. A former student assistant for her high … [Read more...] about International student Yui Hayashi finds home away from home at UNK
Athletic Training
UNK commencement speaker Jerromy Cissell earned respect through service
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t hear Jerromy Cissell complain about the stresses of finals week. A few college exams are nothing compared to the pressure he faced while serving his country in Afghanistan. Cissell, who enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve while attending North Platte High School, has twice put his University of Nebraska at Kearney education on hold to fulfill his military duties. In 2012, as he was preparing to enroll in … [Read more...] about UNK commencement speaker Jerromy Cissell earned respect through service
Kathy English recognized for contributions to women’s athletics; Retiring after 37 years at UNK
Fourth recipient of Joan Bailey Award By PETER YAZVAC UNK Athletics KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department has chosen Kathy English as recipient of this year's Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. English was honored Saturday at the Loper women's and men's basketball games against Northeastern State. "Three years ago, we announced the creation of the Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. … [Read more...] about Kathy English recognized for contributions to women’s athletics; Retiring after 37 years at UNK
UNK helps fill Nebraska, national need with new Master of Athletic Training
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Scott Unruh is proud of the athletic training program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “Athletic health care, especially in rural public schools, is so important. We have UNK graduates who are movers and shakers in developing programs at schools all over Nebraska,” said Unruh, director of the university’s athletic training program. He runs through the list of central Nebraska high schools with direct ties to UNK … [Read more...] about UNK helps fill Nebraska, national need with new Master of Athletic Training
Muscular Architecture: Akehi studies neuromuscular changes in college athletes
By Sara Giboney, UNK Communications Growing up in Asahikawa, Japan, Kazuma Akehi spent summers playing basketball, soccer and baseball and winters skiing and snowboarding. He was always moving his body. “Obviously we didn’t have smartphones when I was growing up, so outside was our playground,” he said. “I loved running around and chasing the ball with my friends. I simply loved to move. I wanted to be moving all of the time.” His love for physical activity … [Read more...] about Muscular Architecture: Akehi studies neuromuscular changes in college athletes
