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 graduated May 4 with a … [Read more...]
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 years at UNK, brings … [Read more...]
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 who comes from one … [Read more...]
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...]
Corbey Dorsey named UNK news, marketing photographer
KEARNEY – Corbey Dorsey has been hired as a photographer in the Communications and Marketing Department at University of Nebraska at Kearney. A longtime newspaper and magazine photojournalist, Dorsey joins the UNK staff on a full-time basis after working the past five years for the university as a freelancer. He will be responsible for all UNK photography, including Loper Athletics. “Corbey is one of the most talented, accomplished photographers in Nebraska. He brings many years of … [Read more...]
