By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mikayla Frei was coming off one of her best performances as a Loper. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior carded a 163 over 36 holes to tie for 21st place at the Southwest Minnesota State Spring Invite. UNK finished second in the seven-team event, posting the third-lowest 36-hole score (614) in school history and tying the fifth-best 18-hole performance (304). “I was really excited for this spring because I … [Read more...] about Athletics, academics made UNK ‘a special place’ for senior Mikayla Frei
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UNK students surprise Kearney Regional Medical Center patients with holiday gifts
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Perhaps Santa Claus should trade his reindeer for some Lopers. University of Nebraska at Kearney students proved they’re plenty capable of playing the part Wednesday afternoon, when they showed up at a Kearney hospital with several bundles of gifts and more than enough holiday spirit to go around. “We thought it would be really nice to give back during Christmastime,” said sophomore Katy Wolf, one of about 20 students from … [Read more...] about UNK students surprise Kearney Regional Medical Center patients with holiday gifts
UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on professional and personal development. Through the program, which started this semester, UNK … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders
UNK academy helps prepare students for health care careers
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Madie Weatherly loves helping others as much as she enjoys meeting new people. That’s why the Cozad High School student is looking at a career in health care. She just hasn’t decided which area to focus on yet. “It took me by surprise how many different options there are in the health care field,” Weatherly said Monday while attending a Health Sciences Academy at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The … [Read more...] about UNK academy helps prepare students for health care careers
