By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When DJ Hardwick first arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he was the one who needed additional support and guidance. As a first-generation college student, he couldn’t turn to his parents for advice on topics such as financial aid, class registration and campus life. “I had to seek out those resources on my own while going through a lot of challenges,” Hardwick said. “I came from a very small-town … [Read more...] about UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers
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Destination Downtown brings good vibes for UNK students, local businesses
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Rachel Higgins believes every University of Nebraska at Kearney student should experience Destination Downtown. Why? Well, she started to explain, then let the crowd do that for her. “This is just dancing in the middle of the street right now,” Higgins said with a laugh as Louie the Loper and a large group of UNK students busted out their best “Macarena.” “The vibes are really nice here,” Higgins added. The … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown brings good vibes for UNK students, local businesses
UNK office provides ‘seamless transition’ for freshmen, transfer students
VISIT THE NEW LOCATION The Office of Student and Family Transitions is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at its new location, rooms 142A and 142M inside the Nebraskan Student Union. CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA You can follow the Office of Student and Family Transitions on Facebook and Instagram. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Think of Renae Zimmer and DJ Hardwick as the leaders of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s welcoming … [Read more...] about UNK office provides ‘seamless transition’ for freshmen, transfer students
Back2School Bash provides four days of fun for UNK students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is welcoming students to campus next week with four days of fun activities. Back2School Bash, a new event that precedes the traditional Blue and Gold Welcome Week festivities, gives incoming freshmen and other Lopers an opportunity to explore campus and the Kearney community before classes begin Aug. 24. “We want to create that UNK connection and a sense of belonging as soon as students arrive on campus. That’s something … [Read more...] about Back2School Bash provides four days of fun for UNK students
UNK leadership program prepares students for future careers
"I’ve been able to collaborate with other students and talk to different faculty, and I feel much more comfortable talking to them and putting myself out there." - Kaitlyn Pineda By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kaitlyn Pineda was pretty shy and reserved when she arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She knew that had to change. The biology major and pre-medicine student wants to be a physician working in pediatrics or neonatology. But … [Read more...] about UNK leadership program prepares students for future careers
