By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – Longtime Kearney Public Schools administrator Katie Mathews is the 2017 National Distinguished Principal representing Nebraska. The national award, presented by National Association of Elementary School Principals and Nebraska Council of School Administrators, was given to Mathews Friday at the Principals’ Conference at Kearney’s Younes Conference Center. Mathews is the principal at Kearney’s Park Elementary School and a … [Read more...] about Kearney principal, UNK alumna Katie Mathews receives national award
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Pi Kappa Alpha’s Sergio Ceja receives international recognition
University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Sergio Ceja of Lexington has received international recognition for his work with fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha. Ceja was named May 2016 Pike of the Month by Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity for his positive impact on the UNK chapter, campus and area communities. He was nominated by chapter adviser Josh Schuman for his character, integrity and leadership. Since joining Iota Gamma Chapter, Ceja has successfully balanced … [Read more...] about Pi Kappa Alpha’s Sergio Ceja receives international recognition
Kearney Mayor Stan Clouse recipient of Cope Cornerstone of Excellence
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communication KEARNEY – Kearney Mayor Stan Clouse was recognized for his contributions as a civic leader at Friday’s University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement. Clouse, who has served as mayor since 2006, is the 2016 recipient of the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award. “An outstanding civic leader and a dedicated supporter of community and state organizations, Mayor Clouse is also a terrific friend to the University of … [Read more...] about Kearney Mayor Stan Clouse recipient of Cope Cornerstone of Excellence
Frank Museum director Stoutamire receives national award
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Director of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, Will Stoutamire, recently received the National Council on Public History New Professional Award. Stoutamire received the award for his work reinventing the former Frank House, which is located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. In February, the Frank House name was changed and a rebranding began. The rebranding continues to unfold through new … [Read more...] about Frank Museum director Stoutamire receives national award
Broadcast students Hanson, Stevenson win national award for KLPR sports talk show
KEARNEY – Two University of Nebraska at Kearney broadcasting students won a prestigious national award for their sports talk show. Andrew Hanson and Nick Stevenson won first place in the 2016 Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems competition in the Best Sports Talk Program category. They were recognized for their show “A Work In Progress,” which airs Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. on campus radio station KLPR 91.1 FM. Hanson is a junior sports management major from … [Read more...] about Broadcast students Hanson, Stevenson win national award for KLPR sports talk show
