By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Each year during fall convocation, Tom Tye has the honor of presenting the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His family has sponsored the awards for the past four decades as a way to recognize UNK faculty for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. “It’s very humbling,” Tye said. “Every year when I review those applications, I’m just in awe of … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes Tom Tye with Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award