KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney alumnus Alan L. Smith feels he was never able to fully participate in his college experience. While studying at UNK, then called Kearney State College, he was juggling a job while concentrating on his studies in biology and plant science during the early 1960s. To assist future generations of UNK students and enable them to participate more fully in all the university has to offer, Smith and his wife, Irene, have established … [Read more...] about UNK biology, plant science scholarship established by Alan and Irene Smith
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Coffman’s 20 years at UNK included compassion, love and loyalty to many
Bonnie Coffman Job Title: Outreach coordinator, International Education Years at UNK: 20 Career Path: Office associate, UNK Department of Chemistry, 1989-93; Office associate, SVCASA, 1999-2004; Campus events coordinator, 2004-09; Outreach coordinator, International Education, 2009-20. Family: Husband, Randy; Son, Jason, of Overland Park, Kansas; Daughter, Rory, of Lincoln; Stepdaughter, Sarah, UNK freshman. Hobbies/Interests: I’m on the golf course every moment I can … [Read more...] about Coffman’s 20 years at UNK included compassion, love and loyalty to many
UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Mitch Carlson’s name in the University of Nebraska at Kearney record books. And he’s OK with that, because it’s displayed somewhere far more important. Inside his locker, there’s a blue plaque recognizing two Loper football players: 43 Richard Myers (Grandfather) Bertrand, Nebraska End 1961-1962 _______________________ 83 Mitchell Carlson (Grandson) Central City, Nebraska QB/Wide Receiver … [Read more...] about UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
Brenda VanLengen finds success as sports broadcaster by calling her own shots
ESPN, Fox Sports analyst to speak at Dec. 14 UNK Commencement By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY - It’s a dream job. Brenda VanLengen sits courtside at some of the biggest women’s college basketball games, breaking down the X’s and O’s for viewers across the country. The University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna has been a sports broadcaster and analyst for more than two decades, working for ESPN, Fox Sports and other national networks. She’s called 12 national … [Read more...] about Brenda VanLengen finds success as sports broadcaster by calling her own shots
PHOTO STORY: UNK on Display
Take a walk across campus. Stop and look around. You’ll see the University of Nebraska at Kearney brand in every direction. The stately pillars outlined within the ’N’ of the UNK logo, along with the sleek, modern shape of the Loper head are widely recognized symbols. A brand is more than simply a logo. It’s an image that represents the thoughts, attitudes and emotions of people when they see it. UNK students, faculty, staff and alumni have feelings of pride associated … [Read more...] about PHOTO STORY: UNK on Display
