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Dick Collins was longtime UNK equipment manager, member of Loper Hall of Fame

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University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen issued the following statement on the death of longtime Loper Athletics employee Dick Collins of Kearney. Collins died Tuesday at Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was 73. “Dick’s passing is a devastating blow to UNK and the Kearney community. Over the course of 50 years, he’s been here for more than 10,000 student-athletes, dozens of coaches, athletic directors and chancellors, and countless Loper fans. We … [Read more...] about Dick Collins was longtime UNK equipment manager, member of Loper Hall of Fame

Austin Jacobsen wins national broadcasting award; UNK makes finals in 5 categories

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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

Despite no high school squad, Hartington’s Peitz makes splash on UNK swim team

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“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

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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