KEARNEY – Austin Jacobsen and Sarah Petersen are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Greek Man and Woman of the Year for 2019-20. The recent UNK graduates were recognized Monday evening during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Life banquet, which was rescheduled from April because of the COVID-19 pandemic and livestreamed on Zoom to limit attendance. A Sidney native, Jacobsen was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon throughout his time at UNK, serving as vice president … [Read more...] about Austin Jacobsen, Sarah Petersen named UNK Greek Man, Woman of the Year
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UNK students receive awards from Nebraska Broadcasters Association
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students continue to rack up awards for their work with the campus radio station, KLPR 91.1 FM. The latest honors came last week, when the Nebraska Broadcasters Association announced the winners of its annual Pinnacle Awards. For the first time ever, KLPR received multiple awards in the competition, which was established in 1958 to recognize and encourage excellence in broadcasting and service to the community by Nebraska … [Read more...] about UNK students receive awards from Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Eight UNK seniors honored with Nester Student Leadership Award
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight students with the Mary Jane and William R. Nester Student Leadership Award. Established by former UNK Chancellor William R. Nester and his wife Mary Jane, the award honors outstanding seniors who have excelled academically and demonstrated exemplary service, character and leadership during their UNK undergraduate careers. This year’s honorees are: Nicole Kent Nicole Kent of Benkelman graduates … [Read more...] about Eight UNK seniors honored with Nester Student Leadership Award
UNK Alumni Association selects five Outstanding Seniors
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association is recognizing five Outstanding Senior award recipients for 2020. The award honors UNK seniors for their excellence in scholarship and leadership, as well as their involvement and dedication to UNK and the Kearney community. Recipients were selected by a panel of UNK alumni. Austin Jacobsen Austin Jacobsen of Sidney will receive a degree in sports communication and exercise science in May. He has … [Read more...] about UNK Alumni Association selects five Outstanding Seniors
Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
