UNK fraternity and sorority members recently competed against student-athletes to collect food for the Loper Pantry on campus and Kearney Jubilee Center. The food drive, which was part of the Greek Week celebration, brought in nearly 1,000 items for the pantries. UNK Athletics collected 311 items and Fraternity and Sorority Life won the friendly competition with 678 items. Located in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion on the first floor of the Nebraskan … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life, student-athletes collect donations for local food pantries
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UNK student-athletes share inspirational stories through virtual reading project
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When they’re not competing in their respective sports or concentrating on coursework, University of Nebraska at Kearney student-athletes are focused on being difference makers in the community. The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t going to change that. Although their monthly service projects may look a little different these days, members of the UNK Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) continue to find ways to … [Read more...] about UNK student-athletes share inspirational stories through virtual reading project
‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gabriel Amegatcher’s impact on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team can’t be measured in stats alone. The redshirt sophomore has developed into a leader for the Lopers who helps his teammates succeed both on and off the field. “Gabe is the kind of kid you want on your football team, that’s for sure,” said UNK secondary coach Jake Willrich. “He wants to be good and he wants to excel. To accomplish this, … [Read more...] about ‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates
UNK students hosting 5K color run to support Make-A-Wish Nebraska
Update: This event has been canceled. KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are hosting a 5K color run/walk to raise money for Make-A-Wish Nebraska. The event is scheduled for April 4 in the northeast parking lot at Kearney High School, 2702 W. 11th St., with check-in and registration from 1-1:45 p.m., followed by the color run/walk at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. The 5K begins at Kearney … [Read more...] about UNK students hosting 5K color run to support Make-A-Wish Nebraska
