By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claire Neil talks the talk and walks the walk – “although she doesn’t talk a lot.” That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach Scott Shafer describes the lone senior on this year’s roster. She’s definitely not the most vocal player, but she leads by example. Neil is always on time, never makes excuses and gives nothing less than 100% effort. She’s supportive of her teammates and … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
Communication Disorders
Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE For Ladan Ghazi Saidi, working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a dream come true. Both of her parents were university professors in Tehran, and she spent a lot of time hanging out on campus as a child. “That interaction with their colleagues, students and other staff really shaped my personality and goals in life,” said Ghazi Saidi, who knew at a young age that she wanted to follow in her parents’ … [Read more...] about Brain Gain: Ladan Ghazi Saidi studies bilingualism’s effects on healthy aging
Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Experiential learning is part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s mission. At UNK, every student has the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities outside the classroom that enhance their educational experience. These opportunities were on full display during UNK’s annual Research Week celebration, a four-day event that highlights the scholarly and creative work produced by students and … [Read more...] about Annual Research Week celebration highlights UNK’s scholarly and creative work
US Navy service allowed Regina Forbes to see the world, attend college
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
‘Best of both worlds’: Kirsch sisters find second home at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kassidy and Klaire Kirsch have always had a close connection. The sisters are more like best friends than siblings. They were both standout athletes at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City, South Dakota. Klaire excelled on the basketball court, winning four consecutive Class A state titles, and Kassidy was a star on the soccer field, where she was MVP of the 2015 state championship match and the South Dakota … [Read more...] about ‘Best of both worlds’: Kirsch sisters find second home at UNK
