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The fight to become UNK was difficult, but well worth it

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Doug Kristensen was a first-year state senator when he stepped to the podium to address his colleagues on that fateful day in April 1989. “It’s the only time I remember being nervous in the Legislature,” he admits. Even then, 13 years before he became chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kristensen understood the magnitude of the situation. The Legislature was preparing to debate LB247, a higher … [Read more...] about The fight to become UNK was difficult, but well worth it

Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos receive Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award

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KEARNEY – Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos aren’t the type of people who expect recognition for their contributions to the Kearney community and state of Nebraska. It’s quite the opposite. Jane actually gets a little embarrassed by the attention they receive. “There are so many people who are worthy of these awards – and here we are again,” she said. “It’s very, very humbling.” The couple’s most recent honor came during Friday’s spring commencement ceremony at the … [Read more...] about Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos receive Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award

UNK honoring 10 distinguished alumni during homecoming celebration

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KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has announced 10 alumni award recipients who will be recognized during homecoming festivities Oct. 4-5. Recipients of the awards include: Richard Davenport of Mankato, Minnesota; Mark Graff of McCook; Sandy (Holen) Johnson of Omaha; and Mark Sanders of Nacogdoches, Texas. The Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Service Award will go to Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos of Kearney, and the Distinguished Young Alumni … [Read more...] about UNK honoring 10 distinguished alumni during homecoming celebration

Summer commencement moving to Health and Sports Center

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Pete Kotsiopulos to address 249 graduates When: 10 a.m., Friday, July 29 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center, 24th Street and 15th Avenue, Kearney Social Media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Twitter to see photos and posts from graduates, their friends and families Live Broadcast: Watch Commencement live and join in the #lopergrad conversation at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard KEARNEY – For the first time in recent years, University of Nebraska at Kearney summer … [Read more...] about Summer commencement moving to Health and Sports Center