KEARNEY - University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds announced today that he has chosen Galen and Marilyn Hadley, longtime champions of higher education’s vital role in growing the state, to receive the inaugural Presidential Medal of Service. The medal is a new annual award celebrating Nebraskans’ promotion of the impact that the University of Nebraska and higher education have on the state’s economic and social well-being. It is the highest honor the university president can bestow on a … [Read more...]
Galen, Marilyn Hadley recipients of Cope Cornerstone of Excellence
KEARNEY – Galen and Marilyn Hadley of Kearney will be recognized at Friday’s University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement for their campus and community service and support. The Hadleys are 2017 recipients of the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award. The Hadleys’ loyalty, enthusiasm and contributions have not diminished since their retirement from UNK,” said UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen. “Galen and Marilyn have served as UNK commencement speakers and both have supported … [Read more...]
Lincoln High teacher Amber Vlasnik to deliver commencement address Friday to 668
When: 10 a.m., Friday, May 5 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Twitter to see photos and posts from 2017 graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch Commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 668 will be conferred at the University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
UNK to graduate 244 at July 31 summer commencement
KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 244 will be conferred at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31. The exercises are in the Nebraskan Student Union. Marilyn Hadley, faculty emeritus, Teacher Education, will deliver the commencement address. John Gibbs will give the senior class reflection. Gibbs, a native of Lincoln (Pius X High School) is graduating honorable mention with honors with a degree in sports administration. He will … [Read more...]
