By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Regina Forbes can swap sea stories with the best of them. She’ll tell you about the two years she lived in Spain and the value of Google Translate. She knows businesses in Bahrain – an island chain between Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf – will deliver a bag of ice if you ask them to. And she’s traveled through both the Suez and Panama canals, a distinction few people can claim. “I could sit here for … [Read more...] about US Navy service allowed Regina Forbes to see the world, attend college
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Proud parents, excited freshmen mean it’s move-in week at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Chad Bice had mixed emotions Monday morning as he helped his daughter Morgan move into a residence hall on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “It’s tough seeing my only daughter go off to college,” he said. That’s the difficult part of move-in day. Even though UNK is just two hours from the Bice family’s home in Hickman, that first goodbye is never easy. On the other hand, every parent understands it’s … [Read more...] about Proud parents, excited freshmen mean it’s move-in week at UNK
Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tina Smets is a busy mother of three. She works nights at the Alley Rose restaurant in Kearney, opposite of her husband Aaron’s schedule at the local Baldwin Filters plant so they can save money on child care. Like many young families, finances are a major factor in their decision-making – and college tuition never seemed to fit into their plans. Although Smets enjoys her job at the Alley Rose, where she’s worked the … [Read more...] about Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
UNK’s professional sales program sets graduate up for success
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Burival had a leg up on the competition when he entered the job market. The 22-year-old graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Friday with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain management. He was also the first person to complete UNK’s professional sales certificate program. “I truly believe it will open doors for me moving forward,” Burival said of the … [Read more...] about UNK’s professional sales program sets graduate up for success
‘Home away from home’: Grace Magill finds comfort, success at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grace Magill calls the University of Nebraska at Kearney her “home away from home.” Over the past five years, she’s spent the majority of her time on the UNK campus. It’s where she met some of her best friends; where she was encouraged to step outside her comfort zone and take on new challenges; and where she maximized her talents while gaining professional experience. “UNK was kind of a one-stop location for me to … [Read more...] about ‘Home away from home’: Grace Magill finds comfort, success at UNK
