We are Difference Makers
UNK's First Year Program kicked off the spring semester by hosting Destination Uptown, its annual welcome back to campus event. Hosted at Hilltop Mall, the night included student discounts at stores, roaming artists, live music, free caricatures, a scavenger hunt, photos with Louie the Loper, giveaways and other fun activities. (Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications) … [Read More...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Destination Uptown brings students to Hilltop Mall
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Clichés are common in the sports world. Defense wins championships. Take it one game at a time. There is no “I” in team. Austin Jacobsen and Evan Jones have likely heard them all – and uttered a few on the air – so it seems appropriate that they’d use one to describe their roles as broadcasters with KLPR 91.1 FM, the University … [Read More...] about UNK student sportscasters Jacobsen, Jones earn national recognition for work on KLPR
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will be well-represented at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College Media Awards in New York City. UNK students are finalists in four categories in the annual competition, which includes campus radio stations from across the country. “The fact that we have finalists in so many … [Read More...] about UNK students named finalists for broadcasting College Media Awards
“Coming from a small town, I really had to fight to stay with the sport." - Addison Peitz By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Addison Peitz is a rarity in Division II athletics. The University of Nebraska at Kearney swimmer competes in a sport her high school didn’t even offer. “It’s certainly a more difficult route than a kid coming out of Omaha and Lincoln that … [Read More...] about Despite no high school squad, Hartington’s Peitz makes splash on UNK swim team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uoHc1p366U Dusty Reynolds, who lives in Yutan with his wife and two children, has started four different businesses since graduating from UNK in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial distribution. After college, Reynolds started a screen-printing business, then he launched a clothing manufacturing facility in Mali, West Africa, and … [Read More...] about UNK Alumni Spotlight VIDEO: Yutan entrepreneur, HeavyWorth founder Dusty Reynolds
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jerry Watson had a decision to make. The 62-year-old former Hall County sheriff could have stepped away from law enforcement, slowed down and eased his way into retirement after losing his re-election bid last May. He certainly considered the option during a period of soul-searching. “Do I hit the brakes or do I hit the gas … [Read More...] about After 30-year career, former Hall County Sheriff Jerry Watson finishing degree at UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is among the best schools in the country for students pursuing an online graduate degree in education, according to U.S. News & World Report. For the second consecutive year, UNK tied for 25th place on the company’s “Best Online Graduate Education Programs” list, which included more than 200 public and private … [Read More...] about UNK online graduate education program ranked 25th by U.S. News & World Report
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Neli Morales-Garcia has a lot to say about the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She’ll tell you about the academic and career services that help students prepare for an exam or land an internship, organizations that provide leadership and social opportunities while giving back to the community and professors who genuinely care … [Read More...] about Eyes on Enrollment: Student ambassadors spread word about UNK, College of Business and Technology
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Bridget Langin was all smiles as she walked across the stage during winter commencement at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The event marked a major milestone for the 23-year-old, one she likely wouldn’t have reached without assistance from UNK’s counseling services. Langin, who graduated summa cum laude with degrees in … [Read More...] about Growing Need: Counseling services help students overcome obstacles, succeed at UNK
