By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A Hollywood screenwriter couldn’t have scripted it any better. Saturday’s wrestling dual between the University of Nebraska at Kearney, ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division II, and Grand View University, the top-ranked team in NAIA, came down to the final match. With the visiting Vikings ahead 19-15, it was time for a showdown years in the making. Twin brothers Josh and Justin Portillo, who hadn’t faced each other in a … [Read more...] about Portillo brothers settle sibling rivalry on Saturday, focus on bigger goals
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Masks required on campus beginning Jan. 15
UNK’s Chancellor’s Cabinet reports that beginning Jan. 15, all UNK students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth inside classrooms, labs and buildings. This mask policy will remain in effect through Feb. 5. The policy is meant to protect the operations of the university during the present wave of infection. This decision is based on the continued increase in COVID-19 transmission in the state and county. The university … [Read more...] about Masks required on campus beginning Jan. 15
Major construction, enrollment, Loper Athletics are top UNK stories of 2021
Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2021 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. TOP 10 STORIES Project would replace housing for UNK fraternity, sorority members The University of Nebraska at Kearney is requesting approval of a project that would replace and relocate the on-campus housing for fraternity and sorority members. The plan provides long-term stability for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) while … [Read more...] about Major construction, enrollment, Loper Athletics are top UNK stories of 2021
Loper volleyball players, coach learn to enjoy every moment together
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – All good things must come to an end. University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball players Anna Squiers, Maddie Squiers and Lindsay Nottlemann have certainly heard this proverb before, but that doesn’t make the inevitable any easier. On Tuesday, four days after the Lopers lost to Concordia-St. Paul in the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament, they were still struggling to comprehend the moment. It doesn’t … [Read more...] about Loper volleyball players, coach learn to enjoy every moment together
PHOTOS: UNK volleyball loses five-set thriller; Ends season in regional semifinal
For the second straight day, the UNK volleyball team battled back from a two-set deficit. This time, though, the comeback effort came up just short. The 12th-ranked Lopers fell in five sets Friday evening to No. 15 Concordia-St. Paul, ending their season in the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament. UNK finishes with a 26-7 record. Concordia-St. Paul (24-8) advances to face either top-ranked Central Missouri or sixth-ranked Washburn in the Central Regional … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK volleyball loses five-set thriller; Ends season in regional semifinal
