NEW YORK – University of Nebraska at Kearney students took first place in two categories Saturday during the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College Media Awards in New York City. Austin Jacobsen of Sidney, Evan Jones of Cambridge, Cade Cox of North Platte and Lucas Bolubasz of Lincoln won the best sports pregame/postgame show category for “UNK Gameday,” a football pregame show on the campus radio station, KLPR 91.1 FM. Jacobsen and Jones are co-sports directors for … [Read more...] about UNK students win two categories at College Media Awards in New York City
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PHOTO STORY: UNK Digital Expressions Media Camp
High schoolers from Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado honed their broadcast skills during the weeklong Digital Expressions Media Camp hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Communication. The third annual event brought 18 students to campus June 10-15 to explore the world of broadcasting and media production. Campers produced their own content using high-end video and audio equipment, learned about career opportunities, met with industry professionals … [Read more...] about PHOTO STORY: UNK Digital Expressions Media Camp
Sports communication degree added to UNK lineup
BY AUSTIN KOELLER UNK Communications KEARNEY – Students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney now have an opportunity to focus on sports journalism and mass communication as part of a new major. The Department of Communication began offering a sports communication major at UNK this academic year, which focuses on preparing students for various careers in the sports industry. “They move from working in broadcasting, to working in print and online, to working for … [Read more...] about Sports communication degree added to UNK lineup
New to UNK, Ford Clark creating enthusiasm for campus radio
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Since Ford Clark’s arrival at the University of Nebraska at Kearney last fall, broadcasting students have called almost every home football and basketball game, produced live remotes across campus and hosted an array of programs on KLPR 91.1 FM. The increased programming on UNK’s student radio station is part of Clark’s effort to spread awareness and increase interest in campus radio. “We’re trying to be more visible … [Read more...] about New to UNK, Ford Clark creating enthusiasm for campus radio
