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
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UNK receives $1 million gift from CyncHealth to improve population health
By ROBB CROUCH NU Foundation Helping to improve the health of Nebraskans is behind a $1 million gift from CyncHealth to the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology. The gift sets up a fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation for the Nebraska Healthcare Collaborative Chair of Population Health at UNK. The endowed fund will enable the university to recruit an expert in health care data analytics who can provide leadership, strategic … [Read more...] about UNK receives $1 million gift from CyncHealth to improve population health
Regents approve regional engagement center at UNK’s University Village
New facility will include meeting, office space for university, businesses, public agencies By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a project Friday that will connect academics, government and business while strengthening Kearney’s role as a regional hub and portal to greater Nebraska. The board voted unanimously to support a public-private partnership that will add a Regional Engagement and Alumni Center to … [Read more...] about Regents approve regional engagement center at UNK’s University Village
A ‘grandmother figure’ to student-athletes, Donna Bamford supports UNK in many ways
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Donna Bamford has been a University of Nebraska at Kearney supporter for decades. She was in the stands in December 1963 when UNK – then Kearney State College – hosted Prairie View A&M in the NAIA playoffs. “It rained. It sleeted. It snowed. It did everything that day. But they still won,” Bamford said with a chuckle, still questioning how a football team from Texas escaped the Nebraska elements with a 20-7 victory … [Read more...] about A ‘grandmother figure’ to student-athletes, Donna Bamford supports UNK in many ways
Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Department teamed up with the Kearney-area community Friday to support Lopers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UNK Athletics launched its “Lopers Love to Help” initiative to ensure the campus food pantry, Big Blue Cupboard, can continue serving students and employees in need. “In these challenging times, we have an obligation to be leaders on campus by serving … [Read more...] about Campus food pantry gets big boost from UNK Athletics, community
