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...]
Have a great business idea? Big Idea Kearney can help
KEARNEY – Big Idea Kearney has helped area entrepreneurs launch many successful business ideas in the six years since the contest was first hosted. Past winners of the contest developed business models for a double-sided peanut butter jar, automatic irrigation shutoff and multi-directional skateboard wheels, among others. Entries again are being accepted for the business idea contest, which is spearheaded by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development in the University of … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Residence Life donut hole eating contest
Handwriting contest recognizes excellence in penmanship
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Entries are being accepted for the 27th annual Nebraska Handwriting Contest, which promotes legible handwriting as an effective means of communication. The contest is open to all Nebraska residents in four age categories: 12 and under, ages 13-16, ages 17-49 and age 50 and over. The entry deadline is March 31. Administered by the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the contest is endorsed and supported … [Read more...]
Finalists chosen for Big Idea Kearney; Pitches Wednesday
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ten finalists have been chosen for Big Idea Kearney, an event that promotes entrepreneurship in the community. The finalists will pitch their business ideas at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 16) at Cunningham’s Journal at 15 W. 23rd St. The first-place winner receives $1,000, the second-place winner receives $500 and third place receives $250. Big Idea Kearney is open to anyone with a new business concept. The business idea doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
