By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Katie Lytle can’t wait to start classes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall. The senior at Elkhorn South High School is “so ready” for her college career and life as a Loper. “I know I’m going to be happy when it’s summer, but it’s crazy that I have like five months to wait before I come here,” Lytle said. “I’m really excited.” That feeling of excitement and enthusiasm filled UNK’s Health and … [Read more...] about More than 80 high school seniors attend first-ever Admitted Student Day
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An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor Kate Heelan was honored Friday with the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award. Presented each year during winter commencement, UNK’s most prestigious faculty award recognizes an outstanding teacher-scholar for their achievements in education, research and service. The award, which also honors UNK alumnus Leland Holdt and commemorates his many years of leadership at Security … [Read more...] about An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
Approximately 250 students participated in Friday's undergraduate commencement ceremony at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees to the winter graduates, and University of Nebraska President Ted Carter was also in attendance. Commencement speakers were University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey Gold and Paige Kristensen of Minden, who graduated with degrees in sports management and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
‘We want to make today about you’: UNK celebrates winter graduates
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jill Becher and her husband Bill were among the first guests to arrive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center on Friday morning. The Leigh couple showed up early to make sure they’d have a good view of their daughter Kaitlyn as she walked across the commencement stage. “We’re real proud that she’s graduating from UNK,” said Becher, who brought a bouquet of flowers and a camera to capture the … [Read more...] about ‘We want to make today about you’: UNK celebrates winter graduates
Yee-Haw: Homecoming lip-sync contest a rootin’-tootin’ good time
PHOTOS BY KOSUKE YOSHII, UNK COMMUNICATIONS … [Read more...] about Yee-Haw: Homecoming lip-sync contest a rootin’-tootin’ good time
