By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) is awarding its highest scholarship to University of Nebraska at Kearney junior Grace McDonald. A Rockville native, McDonald received the Marty Riemenschneider Scholarship in recognition of her achievements in broadcast journalism. Named after the former president and executive director of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) and current president … [Read more...] about Grace McDonald receives top scholarship from Nebraska Broadcasters Association
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Breaking barriers: UNK junior Alexis Sander is a rising star in sports broadcasting
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Alexis Sander may be small in stature, but she has a big personality. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student stands out in the world of sports broadcasting, where her talent can’t be overlooked. “She just has a natural ability to paint a picture with her voice. Some people can learn that, and some people are just naturally able to do that. She is a person who is just naturally able to do that,” said Ford Clark, a … [Read more...] about Breaking barriers: UNK junior Alexis Sander is a rising star in sports broadcasting
High schoolers get on-air experience during Digital Expressions Media Camp
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Micah Goedeken had the perfect introduction for Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” “For this next song, you might need a little more cowbell,” he told listeners, referencing the classic “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken. Goedeken, a senior at Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk, couldn’t wait to use the line Thursday evening, when he spent about an hour DJing for KLPR … [Read more...] about High schoolers get on-air experience during Digital Expressions Media Camp
UNK Opera Workshop presenting ‘The Old Maid and the Thief’
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Livestream: unk.edu/music/performance Radio: KLPR, 91.1 FM KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Opera Workshop is stepping back in time for its upcoming performance of “The Old Maid and the Thief.” Originally written as a radio opera in 1939, the UNK production will be performed in that manner, with an announcer, sound effects artist and original commercials written by a UNK student adding to the experience. “How do you make an … [Read more...] about UNK Opera Workshop presenting ‘The Old Maid and the Thief’
New video studio gives UNK students ‘real-world’ job experience
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has a new video studio where students are gaining hands-on experience in media production and broadcast journalism. Located in Mitchell Center, the studio features all the bells and whistles found in a professional TV newsroom, including a lighting system, switchboard, news desk, flat-screen monitors, multicamera setup and retractable green, white and black screens. The space, … [Read more...] about New video studio gives UNK students ‘real-world’ job experience
