By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Each year during fall convocation, Tom Tye has the honor of presenting the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His family has sponsored the awards for the past four decades as a way to recognize UNK faculty for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. “It’s very humbling,” Tye said. “Every year when I review those applications, I’m just in awe of … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes Tom Tye with Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
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Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos receive Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
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
