By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 160 million U.S. consumers are expected to shop over the next five days, most of them on the lookout for the deep discounts Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are famous for. Deals are the most attractive part of the spending spree that starts on Thanksgiving, but there are other factors that help determine how people spend their money. A store’s atmosphere – those festive holiday displays and the … [Read more...] about Can holiday music increase sales? UNK professor Greg Broekemier says yes
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Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ivy Prater had a vision for her college career when she enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Kearney four years ago. “I didn’t want to just be a number,” she said. “I wanted to have a college experience where I could get involved.” Mission accomplished. The Elgin native developed into a true leader at UNK, honing skills she’ll use during the next chapter of her life in Washington, D.C. Prater, who … [Read more...] about Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
UNK, community shine during state duals wrestling tourney
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY, Neb. – Columbus High School head wrestling coach Adam Keiswetter refers to Kearney as the “mecca for wrestling in Nebraska.” On Saturday, the Health and Sports Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney was certainly the epicenter for the sport as the top high school wrestling teams from across the state traveled here to compete in the NSAA Dual Wrestling Championships. The event, launched in 2013 and hosted all six … [Read more...] about UNK, community shine during state duals wrestling tourney
Tyler Ellyson joins UNK News as writing specialist; Former Columbus Telegram managing editor
KEARNEY – Tyler Ellyson has joined the University of Nebraska at Kearney news and communications department as a writing specialist. Ellyson writes and edits news releases, develops story ideas and provides content for campus-wide publications, including digital platforms and social media channels. He also helps maintain the UNK News web page, designs the campus newsletter and pitches story ideas to local, state and national media. “Tyler is an award-winning journalist … [Read more...] about Tyler Ellyson joins UNK News as writing specialist; Former Columbus Telegram managing editor
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen discusses academic programs, construction projects, enrollment, budget challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txNT2WCYn7o&feature=youtu.be Chancellor Kristensen recaps some highlights from the past year and discusses what's ahead regarding growth of academic programs, construction and renovation projects, enrollment management, marketing consultation, and ongoing budget challenges. … [Read more...] about VIDEO MESSAGE: Chancellor Kristensen discusses academic programs, construction projects, enrollment, budget challenges
