By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The journey was as dangerous as it was daunting. Adrian Almeida and his mother Yosdayly Hernandez risked everything when they fled their home country of Cuba in November 2014. “As soon as we left Cuba, we basically betrayed the country,” said Almeida, who was 15 at the time. “No one besides my dad and my grandma knew we were leaving.” Although he describes it as an adventure – “You have to have the right mindset,” … [Read more...] about Brighter Future: UNK junior Adrian Almeida risked everything for a better life
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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
Online program perfect fit for UNK commencement speaker Maricia Guzman
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Maricia Guzman has three important messages for University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates. Never take opportunities for granted. Everyone can reach their goals. Always strive to do good. These life lessons, which she’ll share during UNK’s summer commencement, helped Guzman get to where she is today. The 26-year-old Scottsbluff native is the student speaker for Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Health and … [Read more...] about Online program perfect fit for UNK commencement speaker Maricia Guzman
