By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tina Smets is a busy mother of three. She works nights at the Alley Rose restaurant in Kearney, opposite of her husband Aaron’s schedule at the local Baldwin Filters plant so they can save money on child care. Like many young families, finances are a major factor in their decision-making – and college tuition never seemed to fit into their plans. Although Smets enjoys her job at the Alley Rose, where she’s worked the … [Read more...] about Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
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UNK’s professional sales program sets graduate up for success
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Burival had a leg up on the competition when he entered the job market. The 22-year-old graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Friday with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management. He was also the first person to complete UNK’s professional sales certificate program. “I truly believe it will open doors for me moving forward,” Burival said of the … [Read more...] about UNK’s professional sales program sets graduate up for success
‘Home away from home’: Grace Magill finds comfort, success at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grace Magill calls the University of Nebraska at Kearney her “home away from home.” Over the past five years, she’s spent the majority of her time on the UNK campus. It’s where she met some of her best friends; where she was encouraged to step outside her comfort zone and take on new challenges; and where she maximized her talents while gaining professional experience. “UNK was kind of a one-stop location for me to … [Read more...] about ‘Home away from home’: Grace Magill finds comfort, success at UNK
2020 graduate Tanya Wasson: ‘Opportunities are endless at UNK’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tanya Wasson can summarize her time at the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a single sentence. “If you’re determined and willing to work hard, the opportunities are endless at UNK.” She’s certainly proof of that. Wasson graduates May 8 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in marketing/management. The 20-year-old completed the program in just three years, demonstrating her … [Read more...] about 2020 graduate Tanya Wasson: ‘Opportunities are endless at UNK’
Emotional goodbye: UNK professor hosts virtual graduation for international student
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – College commencement is one of the greatest moments in a person’s life. It’s a time to recognize graduates’ hard work and celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends and classmates. For University of Nebraska at Kearney student Ryo Kawamoto, that special moment was supposed to occur May 8. “He was really excited to experience an American graduation, then a worldwide pandemic happened,” said Amy Nebesniak, an … [Read more...] about Emotional goodbye: UNK professor hosts virtual graduation for international student
