“The Shriners played a huge role in my life and my ability to function as a child and adult. I will always be forever grateful.” - Jan Moore By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jan Moore proudly calls herself a “Shriners kid.” It’s been 45 years since she was under the care of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, but to her the title is a lifelong badge representing the sense of optimism families receive from the nonprofit organization. “It’s … [Read more...] about UNK professor Jan Moore ‘forever grateful’ for care she received at Shriners Hospitals
Shrine Bowl
Football, University of Nebraska at Kearney gave Shrine Bowl coach Rashawn Harvey chance to succeed
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Bragging rights are definitely on the line Saturday (June 2) when 70 of the state’s top high school football players take the field for the annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Rashawn Harvey, one of 12 coaches selected for the all-star showcase, expects everyone’s competitive spirit to take over once they step onto the artificial turf inside the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Cope Stadium. He also wants the participants … [Read more...] about Football, University of Nebraska at Kearney gave Shrine Bowl coach Rashawn Harvey chance to succeed
UNK facility improvements, building renovations underway for Loper Athletics
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Numerous facility improvements, building renovations and equipment upgrades in the athletics department will greet fans when University of Nebraska at Kearney teams return to action in September. “We are making major investments in our facilities. To move us forward, we need to create an atmosphere that excites our fans and student-athletes,” said UNK Athletics Director Paul Plinske. “We want facilities that people embrace … [Read more...] about UNK facility improvements, building renovations underway for Loper Athletics
UNK Cheer Squad names honorary cheerleader for Shrine Bowl
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – All week, Reagan Gormley has been cheerfully making up songs about the University of Nebraska at Kearney Cheerleading Squad. The excited three-year-old from Omaha, who was born without fingers on her left hand, finally met the team Friday when she was made honorary cheerleader as part of Shrine Bowl festivities this week in Kearney. Gormley has been visiting the Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis since she was a … [Read more...] about UNK Cheer Squad names honorary cheerleader for Shrine Bowl
