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An inspiring teacher and mentor, Kate Heelan receives UNK’s Distinguished Faculty Award

December 19, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: College of Education, Commencement, Faculty, News Tagged With: Building Healthy Families, commencement, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, Doug Kristensen, Ed Scantling, Exercise Science, Greg Brown, Health and Sports Center, Kate Heelan, Kearney, Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award, Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day, Shelby Watson, University of Nebraska, UNK

Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer

July 2, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Loper fans likely recognize Emily Petersen as a bubbly, blond-haired cheerleader on the sidelines during University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic events. Others may know her from Alpha Phi, the UNK sorority she’s been a member of the past two years. But Petersen wants people to see her in a whole new light, and she’s 100% committed to making that vision a reality. “I want to set different expectations for myself,” … [Read more...] about Ooh-rah! – UNK cheerleader training to be Marine Corps officer

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Athletics, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Alpha Phi, Betty Orsak, Cheerleading, David Petersen, Emily Petersen, Exercise Science, Frank Orsak, Kearney, Lopers, Marine Corps, Millard West High School, Office Candidates School, psychology, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK students become the teachers in advanced nutrition course

May 2, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Dinnertime lacked the pizzazz Kim Panowicz was looking for. Family meals had become somewhat stale as she stuck with the same meat-and-potatoes recipes that satisfied her husband and teenage daughter. “We were always eating the same things,” said Panowicz, who wanted to spice up the menu by introducing items that are both good-tasting and good for you. “We all needed to eat healthier in our household,” she said. “I … [Read more...] about UNK students become the teachers in advanced nutrition course

Filed Under: College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Advanced nutrition, Exercise Science, health and wellness, Jennica Delvaux, Kearney, Kim Panowicz, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, Peg Johnston, UNK, Yovan Perez

Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career

April 27, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nate Pierce had a roller-coaster career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “It wasn’t perfect,” the senior runner admits. “I definitely had a fair amount of setbacks.” A graduate of Lincoln North Star High School, Pierce battled injuries throughout his four years on the Loper track and cross country teams. That experience taught him humility and patience, he said. Pierce’s perseverance paid off, especially … [Read more...] about Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career

Filed Under: Athletics, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Brady Bonsall, cross country, Exercise Science, Kearney, Lincoln North Star, Lopers, MIAA, Nate Pierce, NCAA Division II, physical therapy, Track, UNK

Front porch celebrations allow Kearney neighborhoods to interact – from a distance

April 7, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Greg Brown put bacon-wrapped venison steaks on the grill while his wife Amber and youngest son Conner tossed beanbags in the front yard. Across the street, neighbors Nate and Lynette Hepner and their children Tyler and Hannah were also enjoying the 80-degree weather with a barbecue. Kids were playing. People were smiling. And a flock of sandhill cranes flying overhead provided an apt soundtrack for a perfect spring day … [Read more...] about Front porch celebrations allow Kearney neighborhoods to interact – from a distance

Filed Under: College of Education, Faculty, News Tagged With: coronavirus, Exercise Science, Family Studies, front porch celebration, Greg Brown, Kearney, Kearney City Council, Nate Hepner, social distancing, Tami Moore, UNK

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