By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tanya Wasson can summarize her time at the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a single sentence. “If you’re determined and willing to work hard, the opportunities are endless at UNK.” She’s certainly proof of that. Wasson graduates May 8 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in marketing/management. The 20-year-old completed the program in just three years, demonstrating her … [Read more...] about 2020 graduate Tanya Wasson: ‘Opportunities are endless at UNK’
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UNK students hosting 5K color run to support Make-A-Wish Nebraska
Update: This event has been canceled. KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are hosting a 5K color run/walk to raise money for Make-A-Wish Nebraska. The event is scheduled for April 4 in the northeast parking lot at Kearney High School, 2702 W. 11th St., with check-in and registration from 1-1:45 p.m., followed by the color run/walk at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. The 5K begins at Kearney … [Read more...] about UNK students hosting 5K color run to support Make-A-Wish Nebraska
John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – John Petzet knew he had big shoes to fill. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new director of choral activities was replacing David Bauer, a highly respected vocal music instructor who held the position for 35 years before retiring last May. Petzet, a Tulsa, Oklahoma, native with 18 years of experience at the postsecondary level, was up for the challenge. UNK’s vocal music program hasn’t missed a beat since he took … [Read more...] about John Petzet focused on promoting, growing UNK vocal music program
Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Clark is an unremarkable person. At least that’s how he views himself. “I don’t have any crazy story to tell or any inspiring moment,” Clark said. Yet, much to his surprise, the 23-year-old will be on stage Friday during the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement to deliver the student address. “I wanted to know why so many people said no before they got to me,” joked Clark, who is … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK
PRISM provides UNK ‘family,’ support system for LGBTQIA+ students
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When light passes through a prism, a rainbow appears on the other side. For a University of Nebraska at Kearney student organization, this beautiful transformation symbolizes the idea that people should be proud of themselves and who they are, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. PRISM, formerly Queer Straight Alliance, is an organization that promotes awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community and … [Read more...] about PRISM provides UNK ‘family,’ support system for LGBTQIA+ students
