By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department teamed up with the Kearney-area community Friday to support Lopers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UNK Athletics launched its “Lopers Love to Help” initiative to ensure the campus food pantry, Big Blue Cupboard, can continue serving students and employees in need. “In these challenging times, we have an obligation to be leaders on campus by serving … [Read more...] about Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
Marc Bauer
Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
“I think you’re going to see our campus get a new shot of energy and excitement.” - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With change comes opportunity. That’s how Chancellor Doug Kristensen is approaching the current leadership transition at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNK will start the upcoming academic year with new deans in all three academic colleges, and other important administrative positions also saw recent … [Read more...] about Chancellor Kristensen: New leaders bring new opportunities for UNK
‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s one thing to travel overseas. It’s an entirely different experience when the trip includes a couple dozen collegiate wrestlers. “People travel all the time, but how often do you get to travel with 30 of your best friends?” said Andrew Sorenson, an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestling team. Thirty-three members of the UNK wrestling program, including four coaches and a few alumni, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
UNK hosting forums for athletic director finalist Marc Bauer
KEARNEY – Marc Bauer, one of four finalists for the University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic director position, will meet with the public and members of the UNK community on Thursday (Feb. 28). A campus and media forum is scheduled for 3-4 p.m. in the Nebraskan Student Union Antelope Room, followed by a public forum from 6-7 p.m., also in the Antelope Room. Bauer is currently interim athletic director at UNK, a position he’s held since April 2018. He oversees 14 … [Read more...] about UNK hosting forums for athletic director finalist Marc Bauer
UNK athletic director finalists selected; interviews to be announced
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Douglas Kristensen today announced the selection of four finalists for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. In an email to campus, Kristensen named the following individuals as those who are advancing to the next round of interviews: Marc Bauer has served as Interim Director of Athletics at UNK the past year after previously leading the Loper wrestling program to national prominence and is serving … [Read more...] about UNK athletic director finalists selected; interviews to be announced
