By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A quote from American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson best describes Maha Younes’ mission as an educator, researcher and advocate. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Younes, a professor in the department of social work, has definitely been a difference maker during her 27-year career at the … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Winter Commencement
Brenda VanLengen giving commencement address Friday to 365; View List of Graduates
When: 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Twitter to see photos and posts Live Broadcast: Watch commencement live at unk.edu and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY - Undergraduate and graduate degrees for 365 will be conferred at commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday at University of Nebraska at Kearney. ESPN and Fox Sports … [Read more...]
Brenda VanLengen finds success as sports broadcaster by calling her own shots
ESPN, Fox Sports analyst to speak at Dec. 14 UNK Commencement By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY - It’s a dream job. Brenda VanLengen sits courtside at some of the biggest women’s college basketball games, breaking down the X’s and O’s for viewers across the country. The University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna has been a sports broadcaster and analyst for more than two decades, working for ESPN, Fox Sports and other national networks. She’s called 12 national championship … [Read more...]
Online program perfect fit for UNK commencement speaker Maricia Guzman
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Maricia Guzman has three important messages for University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates. Never take opportunities for granted. Everyone can reach their goals. Always strive to do good. These life lessons, which she’ll share during UNK’s summer commencement, helped Guzman get to where she is today. The 26-year-old Scottsbluff native is the student speaker for Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Health and Sports Center, where … [Read more...]
