By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Adrian Gomez Ramos has an affinity for public service. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student enjoys connecting with other people, especially when there’s an opportunity to help someone in need. “I’ve always had the philosophy that you feel change when it’s closer to you,” he said. “When you’re hands-on in a smaller community, those opportunities are a lot more plentiful.” A Lexington native, Gomez Ramos … [Read more...] about UNK junior Adrian Gomez Ramos selected for prestigious Princeton program
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State trooper: Attending UNK was ‘turning point in my life’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – About 200 middle school students, most from minority backgrounds, filled the chairs inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Nebraskan Student Union as Gustavo Ramirez took the stage. Dressed in his blue Kansas Highway Patrol uniform, the 29-year-old state trooper was about to share a story you don’t often hear from a law enforcement officer. “My problems began at the age these kids are at right now – in middle … [Read more...] about State trooper: Attending UNK was ‘turning point in my life’
Kearney High wins UNK Band Day for fourth straight year; Hastings top color guard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph2gIoXpaKg&feature=youtu.be KEARNEY – Kearney High School, Milford, Ravenna and Bruning-Davenport won top honors at Saturday’s 2019 UNK Band Day Parade competition. Kearney High School won Class AA, was recognized as the outstanding drum line and won the Sweepstakes Trophy given to the top band overall. Twenty-three Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade, which celebrated its 61st year. Other … [Read more...] about Kearney High wins UNK Band Day for fourth straight year; Hastings top color guard
Kearney couple celebrates emotional wedding day with help from UNK
“It makes me tear up. Kearney is just an amazing community. I’m overwhelmed by the generosity.” - Megan Woeste By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Megan Woeste couldn’t hold back the tears as she walked into the Ponderosa Room inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Nebraskan Student Union. They were tears of relief. “It’s emotional,” Woeste said Friday afternoon after getting her first look at the beautifully decorated space that would host her … [Read more...] about Kearney couple celebrates emotional wedding day with help from UNK
UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
“My biggest hope is that some of these students are going to be able to look at me and identify with my story and my challenges and my obstacles and be like, ‘If Señora Perales can do it, then maybe I can, too." - Cecilia Perales-Garcia By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Her eyes fill with tears when she talks about the sacrifices he made for their family. Cecilia Perales-Garcia was just 3 years old when her father, Constancio, moved his wife, Maria, and … [Read more...] about UNK, family help Lexington’s Cecilia Perales-Garcia land dream job
