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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Lawmakers, Lopers share university’s impact at annual ‘I Love NU Day’
RELATED STORY: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT UNK? By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – The large crowd filled one side of the balcony overlooking the legislative chamber. Some wore blue, others red or black, but they were all gathered at the state Capitol in Lincoln for the same reason – to show their support for the University of Nebraska. Students, staff, faculty and alumni from across the state came together Tuesday for the third annual “I Love NU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Lawmakers, Lopers share university’s impact at annual ‘I Love NU Day’
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
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Ceremony
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Excitement builds as students arrive on UNK campus; Classes begin Monday
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tiana Greer and her mother Twona shared the same emotions Wednesday afternoon as they carefully unloaded a couple of vehicles parked near Mantor Hall on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. They were both excited and nervous. “I’m excited for her to go from high school to college and just get out in the world and have that experience,” Twona said. “But as a parent, you’re nervous because you’re kind of letting … [Read more...] about Excitement builds as students arrive on UNK campus; Classes begin Monday