By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – An eye-opening experience. That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney students describe their recent medical outreach trip to Panama. Twenty-one members of the UNK chapter of Volunteers Around the World traveled to the Central American country last month to work in mobile medical clinics that provided free care and medication to more than 300 patients. “I think a lot of people take for granted … [Read more...] about UNK students bring medical care to remote Panama islands
216 Tornadoes and Counting; UNK’s Nathan Moore turns fascination into storm-chasing business
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nathan Moore can tell you the exact number of tornadoes he’s seen in his life. It’s 216, including 15 this year. “That’s like your trophy,” Moore said. “It’s your reward. You definitely keep track.” Moore, who works in information technology services at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has been recording thunderstorms and other natural phenomena for nearly three decades. What started as an on-and-off hobby … [Read more...] about 216 Tornadoes and Counting; UNK’s Nathan Moore turns fascination into storm-chasing business
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids learning, having a blast at PAWS University
KEARNEY – Who says learning can’t be fun? At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, elementary students are having a blast this summer while exploring a variety of educational topics through PAWS University. The program, in its first year at UNK, gives children entering grades one through six the opportunity to participate in one-week workshops that match their interests. Topics include STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), computer programming, coding and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Kids learning, having a blast at PAWS University
UNK listening sessions on University of Nebraska president search are June 20
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters, and members of the public are invited to a series of listening sessions June 20 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to gather input on the search for the next president of the University of Nebraska. The executive firm assisting NU in the search, AGB Search, will host the listening sessions together with the Board of Regents. Attendees will have the opportunity to share the qualities and characteristics they would like … [Read more...] about UNK listening sessions on University of Nebraska president search are June 20
‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s one thing to travel overseas. It’s an entirely different experience when the trip includes a couple dozen collegiate wrestlers. “People travel all the time, but how often do you get to travel with 30 of your best friends?” said Andrew Sorenson, an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestling team. Thirty-three members of the UNK wrestling program, including four coaches and a few alumni, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something they’ll never forget’: UNK wrestlers bond during overseas adventure
