University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen issued the following statement on the death of longtime Loper Athletics employee Dick Collins of Kearney. Collins died Tuesday at Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was 73. “Dick’s passing is a devastating blow to UNK and the Kearney community. Over the course of 50 years, he’s been here for more than 10,000 student-athletes, dozens of coaches, athletic directors and chancellors, and countless Loper fans. We … [Read more...] about Dick Collins was longtime UNK equipment manager, member of Loper Hall of Fame
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UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Martin Luther King Jr. was just a teenager when he penned “The Purpose of Education” as an undergraduate student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1947 essay, which appeared in the campus newspaper, King contends that the purpose of education is two-fold. It must develop students’ intellect and critical thinking, as well as their character and morals. “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. … [Read more...] about UNK event honors King’s legacy, spreads message of equality
An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney exercise science professor Kate Heelan was honored Friday with the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award. Presented each year during winter commencement, UNK’s most prestigious faculty award recognizes an outstanding teacher-scholar for their achievements in education, research and service. The award, which also honors UNK alumnus Leland Holdt and commemorates his many years of leadership at Security … [Read more...] about An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award
PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
Approximately 250 students participated in Friday's undergraduate commencement ceremony at UNK's Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees to the winter graduates, and University of Nebraska President Ted Carter was also in attendance. Commencement speakers were University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Jeffrey Gold and Paige Kristensen of Minden, who graduated with degrees in sports management and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: UNK hosts undergraduate commencement ceremony
‘We want to make today about you’: UNK celebrates winter graduates
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jill Becher and her husband Bill were among the first guests to arrive at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Health and Sports Center on Friday morning. The Leigh couple showed up early to make sure they’d have a good view of their daughter Kaitlyn as she walked across the commencement stage. “We’re real proud that she’s graduating from UNK,” said Becher, who brought a bouquet of flowers and a camera to capture the … [Read more...] about ‘We want to make today about you’: UNK celebrates winter graduates
