By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tiana Greer and her mother Twona shared the same emotions Wednesday afternoon as they carefully unloaded a couple of vehicles parked near Mantor Hall on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. They were both excited and nervous. “I’m excited for her to go from high school to college and just get out in the world and have that experience,” Twona said. “But as a parent, you’re nervous because you’re kind of letting … [Read more...] about Excitement builds as students arrive on UNK campus; Classes begin Monday
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Hammocks Hit Campus; Ten new spaces for UNK students to hang out
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a new way for University of Nebraska at Kearney students to hang out on campus while enjoying the outdoors. Ten hammocks are being installed through a joint project between UNK Student Government and the Division of Business and Finance. The hammocks, hung from specialized poles instead of trees, will be located in three areas – in the south lawn between Centennial Towers East and Centennial Towers West; in the … [Read more...] about Hammocks Hit Campus; Ten new spaces for UNK students to hang out
UNK student body leaders Kent, Schultis look to connect with peers
“We are a very diverse campus, and there’s power in diversity. We need to utilize that power to improve our campus.” - Nicole Kent, UNK Student Body President By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nicole Kent and Katie Schultis have a lot to accomplish over the next year. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new student body president and vice president are confident they can address every item on their campaign platform – from legislative advocacy … [Read more...] about UNK student body leaders Kent, Schultis look to connect with peers
‘I Love NU Day’ highlights university’s impact on state
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – The students gathered Wednesday morning at the state Capitol represent Nebraska’s future. Right now they’re Lopers, Mavericks and Cornhuskers, but soon they’ll be the teachers, health care professionals, information technology workers and agricultural producers the state needs to fill thousands of open positions and promote economic development. “It’s the responsibility of those of us sitting across the hall to create … [Read more...] about ‘I Love NU Day’ highlights university’s impact on state
Kent, Schultis elected to lead student body
KEARNEY – Nicole Kent and Katie Schultis are the next student body president and vice president at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The running mates were elected Thursday following a two-day vote by fellow UNK students. They’ll take office March 26, succeeding current President Logan Krejdl and Vice President Taylor Janicek. “I’m just absolutely overwhelmed by the support from the student body,” Kent said after the final tally was announced. As student … [Read more...] about Kent, Schultis elected to lead student body
