From longtime coaches and deans, to a former chancellor and lifelong educator, 2018 saw the passing of numerous notables at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Here are some of them. Kent Emal was lifelong educator; 41 years in UNK Communication Disorders Department Kent taught for the Communication Disorders Department at KSC/UNK for 41 years, beginning in 1967 and retiring in 2008. He continued to teach a CDIS class through 2009, before fully stepping away from … [Read more...] about In memoriam: Notable University of Nebraska at Kearney deaths in 2018
Rosella Meier
OBITUARY: Rosella Meier was pioneer of women’s athletics at Kearney State
KEARNEY – Former Loper volleyball coach and UNK Athletic Hall of Famer Rosella Meier died Tuesday at her Kearney home. She was 74. One of the pioneers of women’s athletics at Kearney State College, she served as head volleyball coach from 1968-92. During her tenure, she was part of Kearney State’s and the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s transition from the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women to the NAIA to NCAA Division II. Under her leadership, … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Rosella Meier was pioneer of women’s athletics at Kearney State
Former Loper volleyball coach Rosella Meier recalls program’s infancy, growth of women’s sports
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Alumni Association It was business as usual this season for the University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball team. The Lopers went 29-7, finished runner-up in the MIAA and made their 17th straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, the third-longest active streak in Division II. Multiple players earned all-conference status, and outside hitter Annie Wolfe earned All-American honors. However, long before the Lopers were winning championships and … [Read more...] about Former Loper volleyball coach Rosella Meier recalls program’s infancy, growth of women’s sports
