KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has selected five Outstanding Senior award recipients for 2022. The honor recognizes seniors for excellence in scholarship and leadership, as well as involvement and dedication to UNK and the Kearney community. Students were selected by a panel of UNK alumni. Nate Grimm of Fremont graduates in May with a psychology degree and minor in coaching. He will be attending Minnesota State University … [Read more...] about They’re Outstanding! Five UNK seniors recognized by Alumni Association
Jazmin Matias-Trejo
Eight students selected as 2021 UNK homecoming royalty finalists
KEARNEY – Eight finalists for homecoming royalty were announced today during a pep rally on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Queen candidates are Grace Koubek of Maywood, Jazmin Matias-Trejo of Wood River, Holly Rockenbach of York and Emily Saadi of Kearney. King candidates are Nate Grimm of Fremont, DJ Hardwick of Benkelman, Kobe Lo of Lexington and Landon Seibert of Kearney. UNK’s homecoming king and queen will be crowned Thursday night following the … [Read more...] about Eight students selected as 2021 UNK homecoming royalty finalists
UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, roughly 40% of undergraduate students are the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. These students come from a variety of backgrounds, but they share the same goal. They’re all committed to improving their lives through higher education. “I’m blown away and impressed by the initiative and perseverance first-generation students have,” said Aaron Estes, associate … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
New Student Enrollment is next remote opportunity at UNK
KEARNEY – New students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will participate for the first time this spring and summer in a series of remote experiences to enroll for the fall semester. Signup for the new remote New Student Enrollment is underway. With a combination of traditional skits, interactive activities and guidance from New Student Enrollment leaders, the events that begin May 27 help new Lopers get oriented to campus, meet faculty and advisers, … [Read more...] about New Student Enrollment is next remote opportunity at UNK
Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying in a hospital bed, her future plans seemingly put on hold. Instead of enjoying the last few weeks of summer break before returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the 19-year-old was wondering whether she’d survive. “I can’t believe this is happening,” the Wood River native thought to herself as she prepared for the first of two surgeries to remove a … [Read more...] about Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
