By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mikayla Frei was coming off one of her best performances as a Loper. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior carded a 163 over 36 holes to tie for 21st place at the Southwest Minnesota State Spring Invite. UNK finished second in the seven-team event, posting the third-lowest 36-hole score (614) in school history and tying the fifth-best 18-hole performance (304). “I was really excited for this spring because I … [Read more...] about Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei
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Grand Island students learn more about health care, UNK during campus visit
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grand Island Senior High School’s Academy of Medical Sciences is designed specifically for students interested in health care professions. The academy features specialized classes and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage students to start thinking about potential career paths. On Wednesday, roughly 100 of these students visited the University of Nebraska at Kearney to take a closer look at the next step in … [Read more...] about Grand Island students learn more about health care, UNK during campus visit
International student Yui Hayashi finds home away from home at UNK
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
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
