KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced Wednesday the winners of this year’s Applauding Excellence awards. Established in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, these awards celebrate the exceptional work of student leaders, organizations and advisers on campus. Applauding Excellence awards are presented to honorees nominated by UNK students, staff or faculty. This year’s recipients, with comments from nominators, are: Leadership Legacy Katie … [Read more...] about Applauding Excellence awards recognize outstanding UNK students, organizations
Noah Journey
First-Gen Loper: Kearney Bound made college possible for Noah Journey
Noah Journey, Kearney Business Education Major What was the toughest thing you had to overcome to attend college? Financial struggles were always the biggest obstacle for me in the pursuit of a college degree. My parents both worked endless hours every week to support my brother and me. I had a job paired with year-round athletics and, of course, schoolwork. My family and parents knew I had the ability to go to college, therefore there was always pressure to put myself in … [Read more...] about First-Gen Loper: Kearney Bound made college possible for Noah Journey