KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight students with the Mary Jane and William R. Nester Student Leadership Award. Established by former UNK Chancellor William R. Nester and his wife Mary Jane, the award honors outstanding seniors who have excelled academically and demonstrated exemplary service, character and leadership during their UNK undergraduate careers. This year’s honorees are: Nicole Kent Nicole Kent of Benkelman graduates … [Read more...] about Eight UNK seniors honored with Nester Student Leadership Award
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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
Life-changing experience: UNK students present research in Tokyo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students traveled halfway across the world to present their research and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Nicole Kent of Benkelman, Haley Pierce of West Point, Adrian Gomez-Ramos of Lexington, Mic Rohde of Kimball and Katie Schultis of Diller recently joined UNK political science faculty Satoshi Machida and Chuck Rowling on a six-day trip to Tokyo, where they attended the Asian … [Read more...] about Life-changing experience: UNK students present research in Tokyo
Hammocks Hit Campus; Ten new spaces for UNK students to hang out
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – There’s a new way for University of Nebraska at Kearney students to hang out on campus while enjoying the outdoors. Ten hammocks are being installed through a joint project between UNK Student Government and the Division of Business and Finance. The hammocks, hung from specialized poles instead of trees, will be located in three areas – in the south lawn between Centennial Towers East and Centennial Towers West; in the … [Read more...] about Hammocks Hit Campus; Ten new spaces for UNK students to hang out
UNK student body leaders Kent, Schultis look to connect with peers
“We are a very diverse campus, and there’s power in diversity. We need to utilize that power to improve our campus.” - Nicole Kent, UNK Student Body President By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nicole Kent and Katie Schultis have a lot to accomplish over the next year. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new student body president and vice president are confident they can address every item on their campaign platform – from legislative advocacy … [Read more...] about UNK student body leaders Kent, Schultis look to connect with peers
