By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Colton Roberts is proud to be a first-generation college student. The University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore is not only pursuing his dream of becoming a physical therapist, but also paving a path for his younger brother. “It’s important for me to show him that even though nobody has done it before him, it’s still possible,” Roberts said. “If you have something you want to do, like graduate college and become … [Read more...] about Colton Roberts aims to inspire first-gen students, show them anything is possible
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After two knee surgeries, UNK’s Sami Mauch grateful to be back on court
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There was a time when Rick Squiers thought Sami Mauch’s volleyball career might be over. Following her second knee surgery in less than two years, the University of Nebraska at Kearney head coach was prepared for the possibility that she may never return to the court. “After going through what she’s gone through, I think a lot of people would have said, ‘That’s enough,’” said Squiers, who put together a 2021 roster that … [Read more...] about After two knee surgeries, UNK’s Sami Mauch grateful to be back on court
Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nate Pierce had a roller-coaster career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “It wasn’t perfect,” the senior runner admits. “I definitely had a fair amount of setbacks.” A graduate of Lincoln North Star High School, Pierce battled injuries throughout his four years on the Loper track and cross country teams. That experience taught him humility and patience, he said. Pierce’s perseverance paid off, especially … [Read more...] about Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career
GoBabyGo! UNMC, UNK students build cars for kids with developmental disabilities
Students in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Physical Therapy Education program in Kearney, along with engineering students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, recently made three children and their families very happy. The students modified children’s electric cars for three girls between the ages of one and three. The project is part of GoBabyGo!, a national program that provides modified ride-on cars for kids with developmental disabilities. The cars … [Read more...] about GoBabyGo! UNMC, UNK students build cars for kids with developmental disabilities
