By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students bring an energy and exuberance to the city. You can see it on campus, along the streets and inside local businesses. It’s easy to tell when they arrive every August. This sense of excitement and enthusiasm was on full display Friday evening during the annual Blue Gold Community Showcase sponsored by UNK’s Office of Student Engagement. The event, part of Blue Gold Welcome Week, brings 2,000 to 3,000 … [Read more...]
From Alaska to UNK: Isaac Deaton wrestles and works construction
By RYAN EDWARDS Hub Sports Writer University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler Isaac Deaton was in high school when he started looking for places to wrestle at the collegiate level. When he Googled “good D2 wrestling team” places to go to wrestle, the Valdez, Alaska, native stumbled upon UNK. “I knew I wanted to wrestle in college, but didn’t know where,” Deaton said. “I filled out the recruiting questionnaire online and sent an email to (then-coach Marc Bauer) with a highlight … [Read more...]
Here Come the Lopers: UNK student-athletes hit the streets to thank community
More than 400 Lopers visit Kearney businesses Saturday By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Trevon Weaver didn’t know any of the veterans gathered Saturday morning for coffee at Babalu’s Professional Tattoo Studio, but he made sure to shake hands with each of the men during a stop at the downtown Kearney business. Weaver, an outside linebacker on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team, introduced himself to the group that meets every third Saturday at the tattoo … [Read more...]
UNK VIDEO: Making a difference today .. For a better tomorrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21MaRUDDSeU The University of Nebraska at Kearney is dedicated to implementing positive change. From physical changes on campus, to program changes, to professional development, and more, UNK is experiencing growth. This university is proven to be a place where people have a positive experience that leads to rewarding careers and a happy future. Choose to live your best life at UNK. … [Read more...]
$50,000 richer! UNK professor Bryce Abbey wins CBS show ‘TKO: Total Knock Out’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 100 friends, family members and co-workers waited 50 minutes Friday night before seeing Bryce Abbey’s run on the CBS show “TKO: Total Knock Out.” Then they watched nervously as host Kevin Hart announced his time of 4 minutes, 14 seconds. The packed room at Fanatics in downtown Kearney went crazy. Abbey jumped up and down, fists in the air. There were high-fives, hugs and lots of screaming. The University of Nebraska at Kearney … [Read more...]
