By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Austin Jacobsen first attended the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) College Media Awards in 2018, he was thrilled to even be nominated. “Now, the students in our program have an expectation to go to New York City every year and to win awards,” said Jacobsen, sports director at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus radio station, KLPR 91.1 FM. The sports communication and exercise science major … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen wins national broadcasting award; UNK makes finals in 5 categories
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Despite no high school squad, Hartington’s Peitz makes splash on UNK swim team
“Coming from a small town, I really had to fight to stay with the sport." - Addison Peitz By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Addison Peitz is a rarity in Division II athletics. The University of Nebraska at Kearney swimmer competes in a sport her high school didn’t even offer. “It’s certainly a more difficult route than a kid coming out of Omaha and Lincoln that had a strong high school program,” said Becky O’Connell, who is in her first season as UNK’s … [Read more...] about Despite no high school squad, Hartington’s Peitz makes splash on UNK swim team
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Gold Golf Scramble
Below is the list of winners for the 2018 Blue Gold Golf Scramble, hosted Monday, June 4, at Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course. This was the 30th edition of a tournament that benefits UNK student-athlete scholarships. About 150 golfers took part at Kearney Country Club and Meadowlark Hills Golf Course. Action was delayed 30 minutes at Meadowlark due to morning rain. Following the tournament, golfers attended the "19th Hole" at Kearney's Holiday Inn to … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Gold Golf Scramble
VIDEO: Inside Look at Loper Athletics Strength and Conditioning
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Lopers, Under Armour unveil football uniforms
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new look is coming to Loper Athletics this year. On Monday, the University of Nebraska at Kearney unveiled its new Under Armour football uniforms for the 2014 season. “It’s been really fun seeing the facial expressions of our student athletes when they see the new uniforms. They are anxious to wear the 100 percent custom-designed apparel while representing our university,” said UNK Athletics Director Paul … [Read more...] about Lopers, Under Armour unveil football uniforms
