By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Mitch Carlson’s name in the University of Nebraska at Kearney record books. And he’s OK with that, because it’s displayed somewhere far more important. Inside his locker, there’s a blue plaque recognizing two Loper football players: 43 Richard Myers (Grandfather) Bertrand, Nebraska End 1961-1962 _______________________ 83 Mitchell Carlson (Grandson) Central City, Nebraska QB/Wide Receiver … [Read more...] about UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
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Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
KEARNEY – Imagine skiing down a mountain at 70 mph. Now imagine what it’s like to do that blind. Paralympian Danelle Umstead says she “lives the impossible” every day as a visually impaired alpine skiing champion. Umstead will speak 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 21) as part of Disability Awareness Week at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her presentation in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room is free and open to the public. A three-time U.S. Paralympian, … [Read more...] about Visually impaired skier, ‘DWTS’ contestant speaking Thursday at UNK
Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
By ANDREA CHILDRESS Assistant VP, CIO of Information Technology Services Over the past year, faculty, staff, students and the community have been working with campus leaders and partners to strategize big ideas that identify areas the University of Nebraska is good at - and where we can be great. Areas that transform lives for our students and the community. As part of that Big Ideas Initiative and in collaboration with Chancellor Kristensen, Information Technology … [Read more...] about Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
First-Gen Loper: Keauna Jenkins not just a student, but role model for her son, dad
Keauna Jenkins, Ogallala Psychology, minor in criminal justice/communication disorders What was the toughest thing you had to overcome to attend college? My toughest challenge was becoming pregnant. I had to go on bed rest for three months, which made it difficult for me to attend classes, but I never stopped doing my tests and still completed my assignments. I actually had my son the week of finals. I had my son one day, and the next day I took an exam for my online … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: Keauna Jenkins not just a student, but role model for her son, dad
US Navy veteran Phil Heun pursuing second career with help from UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Phil Heun spent 24 years in the U.S. Navy. It was an exciting career for the Kearney High School graduate, who sailed around the world as an electrician, aircraft launch and recovery technician and elevator technician working on massive aircraft carriers. Heun met his wife Ericka, an Army nurse, while he was stationed in San Diego, and he served under retired Vice Admiral Ted Carter, the priority candidate to become … [Read more...] about US Navy veteran Phil Heun pursuing second career with help from UNK
