KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight high schoolers for their outstanding writing abilities. Sponsored by the UNK Writing Center, American Democracy Project and Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies, the second annual Nebraska Emerging Writers Contest gave students from across the state an opportunity to showcase their talent while competing for cash prizes. Participants submitted an essay, poem or short story about democracy … [Read more...] about Nebraska Emerging Writers Contest recognizes eight high schoolers
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Nebraska high schoolers invited to participate in Emerging Writers Contest
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is looking for the state’s best young writers. Open to any high schooler in the state, the annual Nebraska Emerging Writers Contest gives students an opportunity to showcase their talent while competing for cash prizes. The theme for this year’s contest is “Democracy,” based on “The Meaning of Democracy” essay written by American author E.B. White during World War II. Using that piece as inspiration, students are … [Read more...] about Nebraska high schoolers invited to participate in Emerging Writers Contest
Phi Eta Sigma names winners of Nebraska Emerging Writer Contest
KEARNEY – Seven high school students have been named winners in a University of Nebraska at Kearney writing contest with the theme “Nebraska in the Year 2020.” The Nebraska Emerging Writer Contest included submissions from students across the state in three categories: essay, poetry and short story. It was sponsored and organized by UNK’s Phi Eta Sigma chapter. Cash prizes totaling $500 were given to the winners. Briannah Stromer, a junior at Hastings High School, won … [Read more...] about Phi Eta Sigma names winners of Nebraska Emerging Writer Contest
UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claudia Taylor is a “very shy” person, but you wouldn’t know that from meeting her. The Lincoln High School graduate found her voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s active in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and TRIO Student Support Services. “My passion for social justice and fighting for basic humanity overshadows my shyness and my uncomfortableness,” said Taylor, an Afro … [Read more...] about UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others
Phi Eta Sigma honor society inducts 110 students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society inducted 110 new student members at its initiation banquet April 19. UNK faculty members Amy Nebesniak and Letty Reichert were inducted as honorary members. Founded in 1923, Phi Eta Sigma is the nation's oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines. Its mission is to encourage and reward academic excellence among … [Read more...] about Phi Eta Sigma honor society inducts 110 students
