KEARNEY – Seven University of Nebraska at Kearney students recently earned awards during a national business competition. Members of the UNK chapter of Phi Beta Lambda participated in the Future Business Leaders of America-Professional Business Leaders National Leadership Conference this summer. The event, hosted virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, included more than 10,000 high school and college students from across the country. UNK students received a … [Read more...] about UNK students win 10 awards during national business contest
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A time to celebrate: UNK recognizes graduates at historic commencement
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rakid Hill has been part of many memorable moments inside Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. On Friday, the former Loper linebacker stepped onto the Foster Field turf one more time to celebrate his biggest victory yet. Hill and more than 350 other UNK students gathered near midfield – where their chairs were meticulously spaced 6 feet apart – to take part in a historic … [Read more...] about A time to celebrate: UNK recognizes graduates at historic commencement
Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brad Kernick doesn’t need a long list of reasons to give back to his community. His motivation can be boiled down to six words. “It’s the right thing to do.” The longtime Kearney resident was raised with this attitude. “I don’t do anything to try to win an award,” Kernick says. But that doesn’t mean he’s not worthy of receiving one. Kernick was recognized Friday with the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of … [Read more...] about Brad Kernick receives UNK’s Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
We Care. We Wear: Face masks are key component of UNK’s fall plan
KEARNEY – Face masks and social distancing are part of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s plan to safely return to in-person, on-campus instruction this fall. UNK is requiring students, staff, faculty and visitors to wear masks in all shared spaces on campus during Phases I and II of the operating plan. This includes classrooms, labs, studios, common areas and offices where people work within 6 feet of each other. In situations where masks are not feasible, such … [Read more...] about We Care. We Wear: Face masks are key component of UNK’s fall plan
