At Destination Downtown, ‘You can feel the town come alive’

“It is amazing to me how much the Kearney community really embraces our UNK students.”

Building Momentum: UNK’s Trailblazer Academy sets first-gen students up for early success

The five-day program is a “practice run” for the fall semester.

‘Today’s just a lot of fun’: UNK students bring the energy back to campus

"I think we’re all happy to have students back on campus, because it’s a little boring…

‘Just go for it’: Beth Montag completes master’s program 39 years after earning bachelor’s degree

Montag is an instructor and coordinator in the English Language Institute on campus.

‘I truly consider myself a Loper for life’: Dayton Sealey makes the most of his time at UNK

“It’s just done a lot for me. I wouldn’t be who I am without UNK.”

Entertainment superstar George ‘Tyrus’ Murdoch started his path to success at UNK

Now he's a popular professional wrestler, actor, author, comedian and TV personality.