By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hinwa Allieu was sitting in his room at the Atlanta Falcons training facility when the phone rang. He didn’t want to answer. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive end knew what was coming. “At that time, I still thought I would make the team because I had such a good training camp. I wasn’t expecting the call,” said Allieu, who signed with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent in April 2020. Five months later, he was … [Read more...] about Former Loper Hinwa Allieu achieves one dream while chasing another
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‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
VIEW THE COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Edna Medina’s graduation cap said it all. Surrounded by images of butterflies, flowers and the Virgin Mary, there was a message for her family. Translated to English, it read: “This is for my parents and my brothers. It’s another accomplishment in my life. I owe this to them, and I will celebrate this with them.” They definitely celebrated. Medina had one of the loudest … [Read more...] about ‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
PHOTOS: Summer Commencement Ceremony
Undergraduate and graduate degrees for 218 students were conferred Friday during the summer commencement ceremony at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees and delivered the commencement address. University of Nebraska President Ted Carter, NU Board of Regents Vice Chair Bob Phares of North Platte and UNK Student Regent Noah Limbach of Kearney also spoke at the event. John Masker of Kearney gave the graduate reflection. He received a … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Summer Commencement Ceremony
Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
WHAT: UNK Summer Commencement WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 WHERE: UNK Health and Sports Center SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow @UNKearney on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see photos and posts LIVE BROADCAST: Watch commencement live at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Football brought John Masker to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The academic opportunities kept him here for six years. A lifelong Loper fan, Masker … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
UNK celebrating summer graduates Friday; Deuel receiving honorary degree
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its 2021 summer commencement ceremony Friday, July 30, at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Undergraduate and graduate degrees for 218 students will be conferred during the event, which begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. There is no restriction on the number of guests students can bring to the ceremony. Guests and participants are not required to wear face masks, per the university’s Phase III … [Read more...] about UNK celebrating summer graduates Friday; Deuel receiving honorary degree
