By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Joey Cochran was a student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he often gazed at the 100-plus acres of undeveloped farmland just south of campus and wondered what it would be used for. “I knew the university owned it, but I had zero clue what it would ever turn into,” Cochran said. Well, that’s not entirely true. He actually had a pretty good idea. During his senior year, Cochran and other students in a … [Read more...] about UNK graduates Cochran, Christen watch University Village vision come to life
Michael Christen
Welcome to The Graze: UNK’s main dining hall has new look, name
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s main dining hall has a new look and new name for the new school year. Formerly The Market @ 27th, the dining hall on the second floor of the Nebraskan Student Union is now known as The Graze. Lopers looking to satisfy their appetites will notice several other changes inside the remodeled space, including an enhanced entrance, improved audio/video system and updated furniture, TVs … [Read more...] about Welcome to The Graze: UNK’s main dining hall has new look, name
Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A building is just a building, “sticks and bricks,” as Josh Berger says. “It’s what happens inside the building that matters.” With a modern design and prominent location, the Regional Engagement and Alumni Center planned for the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s University Village development will be impressive to look at. But that’s not what makes the project stand out. The roughly 49,000-square-foot … [Read more...] about Regional Engagement and Alumni Center will be unique property in central Nebraska
Michael Christen receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Michael Christen, director of business services at UNK and executive director of University Village, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during the June 25 meeting. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. A native of Anselmo, Christen’s history with UNK started long before he joined the … [Read more...] about Michael Christen receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Large sculpture planned for Central Green at UNK’s University Village
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is transforming the Central Green space at University Village by adding a new sculpture to the mixed-use development. The piece of art named “Parable” will include three large steel arches, with the shortest being 25 feet in height and the tallest 40 feet high at its peak. The sculpture measures 47 feet wide and will be surrounded on each side by four concrete performance stages and … [Read more...] about Large sculpture planned for Central Green at UNK’s University Village
