KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney recognized students, advisers and organizations for their contributions to the campus and community during Thursday’s Applauding Excellence event. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Division of Student Affairs, Applauding Excellence was established in 2012 to highlight the exceptional work of student organizations and leaders. Honorees are nominated for the awards by students, staff or faculty members. Recipients in each category, with … [Read more...]
UNK design students finish high at graphic arts event
KEARNEY – Visual communication design students at UNK won 15 medals, including four gold, at the recent American Institute of Graphic Arts competition in Omaha. The University of Nebraska at Kearney had 30 entries advance to the second round of judging at the Nov. 4 show, which included students from colleges and universities across Nebraska. Aaron Fischer of Comstock, Kelli Potratz of Grand Island, Sarah Styron of Lincoln and Jase Hueser of Papillion each won golds. Hueser also … [Read more...]
Kearney High is UNK Band Day’s top parade performer
Kearney Catholic, GINW, Holdrege, Osmond, Lexington win individual classes KEARNEY – Kearney High School won the Sweepstakes Trophy and was named the top band overall at Saturday’s 2017 UNK Band Day Parade competition. Nineteen Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade. Kearney High won Class AA and also was awarded the trophy for outstanding drum line. Winning the Outstanding Color Guard trophy was Kearney Catholic High School. Other first-place honors … [Read more...]
Alumni Association presenting numerous awards during Sept. 15-16 homecoming
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has announced nine alumni who will be recognized with awards during homecoming festivities Sept. 15-16. The 37th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards will be given during the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 15 in the Ponderosa Room in the Nebraskan Student Union. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at www.unkalumni.org/homecoming or by calling the UNK Alumni Association at 308-698-5271. The Athletic Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
Best of the Best: Students, groups recognized at UNK Applauding Excellence event
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney recently recognized students who have been strong contributors to the campus community at its annual Applauding Excellence event. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Division of Student Affairs, Applauding Excellence was established in 2012 and recognizes the work and meritorious efforts of student organizations and leaders. Students are nominated for the awards by students, staff or faculty … [Read more...]
