By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Ocampo wants to make his parents proud. That’s why he’s attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where the freshman from Omaha is studying 7-12 English education. His father Domingo and mother Miriam never had the opportunity to attend college, but they taught him an important lesson about education. “Success is determined by the impact you make on future generations,” Ocampo said. “For me, … [Read more...] about Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life
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UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney administration is committed to supporting the campus community during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To ensure no Loper goes hungry during this public health crisis, Chancellor Doug Kristensen allocated an additional $10,000 to Big Blue Cupboard, a UNK organization that provides food and hygiene products to students, staff and faculty at no cost. “UNK will do everything it can to assist students and … [Read more...] about UNK food pantry supporting students, employees during coronavirus crisis
At Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, students encouraged to dream big
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Najah Haibe’s parents never attended college. After emigrating from Somalia to the United States, they found jobs at a beef-processing plant to support their family. “My parents really want me to succeed, go to college and get a good-paying job so I don’t struggle as much as they did when they came here,” said Haibe, a junior at Garden City High School in Kansas. The honors student plans to pursue a career in the … [Read more...] about At Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, students encouraged to dream big
Multicultural Greek organizations promote diversity, provide support for UNK students
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UNK’s Multicultural Greek Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. On Friday evening, current sorority and fraternity members and alumni will gather for a banquet that includes keynote speaker Xavier Romano, executive director of Sigma Lambda Beta International. At 7 p.m. Saturday, UNK’s three multicultural Greek organizations will compete in a stepping/strolling event in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. That event is free … [Read more...] about Multicultural Greek organizations promote diversity, provide support for UNK students
Aisha Fukushima event canceled
Editor's note: This event has been canceled. KEARNEY – Cultural activist and singer Aisha Fukushima is the featured presenter at a University of Nebraska at Kearney event celebrating Black History Month. A multilingual, multiracial African American Japanese woman, Fukushima combines live musical performance and lecture to address themes such as global citizenship, empowerment, feminism and racial equality. Fukushima founded RAPtivism, a hip-hop project highlighting the … [Read more...] about Aisha Fukushima event canceled
