KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen today announced the beginning of a nationwide search for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position description will be posted and applicants will apply at https://unk.peopleadmin.com/postings/search beginning immediately. Kristensen appointed an advisory committee to assist him with the search, which includes representatives from the campus and greater community. Members of the committee … [Read more...]
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 championship … [Read more...]
Kearney’s Rademacher family shares passion for tennis, all things UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – At 85 years old, Earl Rademacher is a pretty reserved guy. The soft-spoken retiree enjoys Kearney life with his wife JoAnn, who he married nearly 59 years ago, and doesn’t shy away from a good conversation – although he’ll never be the first to bring up his own accomplishments. “My parents brought us up to be humble,” his daughter Jane Strawhecker notes. Instead of talking about himself, Rademacher would rather discuss his grandsons’ … [Read more...]
NCAA REGIONAL: UNK seniors McDonnell, Schroer, Smith, Stute form bond on, off volleyball court
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney head volleyball coach Rick Squiers doesn’t need to do a lot of talking to explain the impact this year’s senior class had on his program. “The numbers speak for themselves,” Squiers said. UNK has compiled a 130-15 record over the past four seasons, winning three Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) regular-season and conference tournament titles during that time. The Lopers are making … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Loper Volleyball Wins MIAA Conference Tournament
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