By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Get ready gamers. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking esports to the next level, giving students more opportunities to showcase their skills while interacting with fellow Lopers. “Over the past four or five years, esports has really taken off, and we want to embrace that,” said Andrew Winscot, assistant director of UNK Campus Recreation. “Gaming definitely fits our mission of offering something for … [Read more...] about Game on: UNK expanding esports opportunities for students
Residence Life
Proud parents, excited freshmen mean it’s move-in week at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Chad Bice had mixed emotions Monday morning as he helped his daughter Morgan move into a residence hall on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “It’s tough seeing my only daughter go off to college,” he said. That’s the difficult part of move-in day. Even though UNK is just two hours from the Bice family’s home in Hickman, that first goodbye is never easy. On the other hand, every parent understands it’s … [Read more...] about Proud parents, excited freshmen mean it’s move-in week at UNK
Safety, social distancing emphasized during UNK move-in
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is expanding its move-in experience and implementing additional safety measures to protect students arriving on campus next week. UNK expects about 1,375 students to move into residence halls by Aug. 23, the day before the fall semester begins. To limit crowd sizes and promote social distancing, student move-in will occur over eight days, not including early arrivals such as band and Fraternity and Sorority Life … [Read more...] about Safety, social distancing emphasized during UNK move-in
UNK offers new single room option for fall
KEARNEY – All new and returning Lopers now have access to single rooms on campus this fall in a program that will better enable physical distancing in University of Nebraska at Kearney housing. For the first time, all students – regardless of their status as first-year or returning students – can request a single room, with no roommate. “Most students who request a single upgrade will be accommodated, especially if they choose quickly,” said George Holman, … [Read more...] about UNK offers new single room option for fall
Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations