By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Kritenbrink has traveled the world as a foreign service officer. He’s been an American diplomat for 24 years, representing the U.S. in Asia and the Middle East and working on foreign policy in Washington, D.C. The 50-year-old loves his job. “It’s the only thing I know how to do and it’s the only thing I want to do,” said Kritenbrink, who has a passion for public service. This journey, which led to his current position as the … [Read more...]
First unveiled in 1985, ceremonial mace comes out each year for UNK commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Few people have access to Raymond Schultze’s creation. For 362 days a year, it’s stashed inside University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen’s conference room – tucked between a pair of bookcases filled with various mementos and scholarly literature. Among the items on display – volleyballs signed by former Loper players, volumes of books on the “Writings of Washington” and “Laws of Nebraska” and a nameplate and gavel … [Read more...]
U.S. Ambassador Kritenbrink giving commencement address Friday to 681; View List of Graduates
What: UNK Spring Commencement When: 10 a.m., Friday, May 4 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Instagram and Twitter to see photos and posts from 2018 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch Commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 681 will be conferred at University of Nebraska at … [Read more...]
After serious accident, UNK senior Robert Messbarger ready to serve others
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Robert Messbarger doesn’t remember the accident that nearly claimed his life. It was March 10, 2015, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney student, then a freshman, was heading to his parents’ home north of Kearney. As his 2001 Nissan pickup slowed along Highway 10 to make the turn onto West 92nd Street, the vehicle was struck from behind by a semitrailer hauling a backhoe. That collision pushed his pickup into the southbound lane, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Winter Commencement Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbAzh6ZGZKA&feature=em-uploademail … [Read more...]
