By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications PLEASANTON – Madi Levander grew as a young professional this summer while interning at a budding business. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior learned all about the hemp industry during her time at Sweetwater Hemp Company, which opened a hemp oil processing facility southeast of Pleasanton earlier this year. Part of Cruise Farms, the company has licenses to grow and process hemp, a plant that was legalized by the … [Read more...] about Madi Levander learns about budding hemp industry during summer internship
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Brighter Future: UNK junior Adrian Almeida risked everything for a better life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The journey was as dangerous as it was daunting. Adrian Almeida and his mother Yosdayly Hernandez risked everything when they fled their home country of Cuba in November 2014. “As soon as we left Cuba, we basically betrayed the country,” said Almeida, who was 15 at the time. “No one besides my dad and my grandma knew we were leaving.” Although he describes it as an adventure – “You have to have the right mindset,” … [Read more...] about Brighter Future: UNK junior Adrian Almeida risked everything for a better life
Be Blue. Be Gold. BE BOLD: UNK unveils new marketing campaign
Download one of our BOLD Wallpapers for Your Device By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Be Blue. Be Gold. Be Bold. It’s a simple message that represents everything great about the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Lopers are hardworking high-achievers who are unafraid to take on new challenges, travel the world and serve those in need. They’re determined leaders and innovative game-changers pursuing their professional goals while making lifelong friends … [Read more...] about Be Blue. Be Gold. BE BOLD: UNK unveils new marketing campaign
Chancellor announces new enrollment, marketing division at UNK
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen today announced internal restructuring that will create a Division of Enrollment Management and Marketing to enhance the university’s focus on increasing enrollment and further improving student retention and completion rates. The division, which will now report directly to the chancellor, will include the departments of Communication and Marketing, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruiting, Scholarships … [Read more...] about Chancellor announces new enrollment, marketing division at UNK
Marketing Mentality: Broekemier embraces technology, changing environment
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications Greg Broekemier started his professional career in retail management with JCPenney. That was more than 30 years ago, before e-commerce, social media and online advertising changed the way companies operate. “The world was so different then,” said Broekemier, whose access to technology at JCPenney was limited to a computerized inventory system. Today, it takes a lot more than that to stay ahead of the competition. Knowing how … [Read more...] about Marketing Mentality: Broekemier embraces technology, changing environment
