By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Can a University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor outperform the competition and claim $50,000? Find out 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 17) when Bryce Abbey appears on the CBS show “TKO: Total Knock Out.” Abbey, who has worked at UNK since 2006, is one of five contestants vying for the top prize in this week’s episode of the new summer series hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart. The show, described by CBS as an obstacle … [Read more...]
UNK professor Bryce Abbey competing on new CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney assistant professor Bryce Abbey will appear this summer on a new CBS show hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart. Abbey, a former Loper wrestler who teaches exercise science at UNK, will be a contestant on “TKO: Total Knock Out,” an obstacle course competition “where physical meets funny.” “‘TKO: Total Knock Out’ features people from all walks of life, where one player races through daunting obstacles … [Read more...]
Kathy English recognized for contributions to women’s athletics; Retiring after 37 years at UNK
Fourth recipient of Joan Bailey Award By PETER YAZVAC UNK Athletics KEARNEY - The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department has chosen Kathy English as recipient of this year's Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. English was honored Saturday at the Loper women's and men's basketball games against Northeastern State. "Three years ago, we announced the creation of the Joan Bailey Award for the Advancement of Women's Athletics. This award is named in … [Read more...]
Bickford, Bice bringing aquaponics to Nebraska schools
Growing own food helps children make healthier choices By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Two University of Nebraska at Kearney professors and their collaborators are embarking on a research project that could change the way kids think about food. Nate Bickford, assistant professor of biology, and Matt Bice, assistant professor in the Physical Activity and Wellness Laboratory, are teaming up to teach middle school teachers how to integrate aquaponics systems into their … [Read more...]
Exercise science students help Boy Scouts earn merit badges
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Wellness Center opened in 2014, the possibilities to partner with the public were endless. It opened the doors to enhanced learning experiences, community wellness programs and, recently, a Boy Scouts merit badge program. Greg Brown, professor in exercise science and a scoutmaster himself, was approached a few years ago by an area troop about offering a personal fitness merit badge to area … [Read more...]
