By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It was a fitting day to dedicate the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new Military and Veteran Student Center. The campus community came together Thursday – on Veterans Day – to celebrate the grand opening of the space inside Room E217 on the second floor of West Center. “The phrase ‘thank you for your service’ is genuinely and generally used today. We mean it here at UNK. There’s no question, this is about you,” … [Read more...] about On fitting day, UNK dedicates new Military and Veteran Student Center
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UNK senior Josh Blaesi found his focus after military service
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – If you’re looking for Josh Blaesi, he’s not hard to find. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior spends most of his time on campus inside two buildings – Bruner Hall of Science and Calvin T. Ryan Library. He’s the 31-year-old with a full beard. Blaesi is a military veteran and future veterinarian, a combination that explains his organized, goal-oriented approach to academics. “When I came back to school at 28, … [Read more...] about UNK senior Josh Blaesi found his focus after military service
UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney remains one of the top public universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication released its annual “Best Colleges” lists today, and UNK is ranked No. 6 among public regional universities in the Midwest. This is the 14th straight year UNK has been recognized as one of the best public regional universities in the Midwest and the sixth time the school … [Read more...] about UNK remains No. 6 on annual ‘Best Colleges’ list, jumps nine spots in veterans ranking
20 years ago, UNK senior Lance Blythe left college to serve his country
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Lance Blythe was a 19-year-old college freshman on Sept. 11, 2001. The Overton native was sleeping in that morning, instead of attending class at Central Community College in Hastings, when his alarm clock radio delivered the horrific news. America was under attack. Blythe raced to campus, where he watched the tragedy unfold on a TV in the student union. Four commercial airplanes were hijacked by terrorists. Two … [Read more...] about 20 years ago, UNK senior Lance Blythe left college to serve his country
New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jason Baker understands the challenges veterans face when they transition from military to civilian life. He served eight years in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and three years in the Nebraska Army National Guard before enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The North Platte native was 35 years old when he arrived on campus in August 2018. “The transition was very daunting,” he … [Read more...] about New veterans success coach position supports military students on campus
