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 Alumni Association recognizes five students with Outstanding Senior award
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association has selected five Outstanding Senior award recipients for 2021. The honor recognizes seniors for excellence in scholarship and leadership, as well as involvement and dedication to UNK and the Kearney community. Students were selected by a panel of UNK alumni. Trevor Daubert Trevor Daubert of Omaha graduates in May with a comprehensive biology degree with a health sciences emphasis. He will attend … [Read more...] about UNK Alumni Association recognizes five students with Outstanding Senior award
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
Painting the town blue and gold
Loper pride is on full display in downtown Kearney. Impact Art recently completed a UNK mural on the south side of Nelson's Furniture, located at the corner of 21st Street and Central Avenue. The project was a partnership between UNK Communications and Marketing and the UNK Alumni Association. One of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kearney, Nelson's Furniture is owned by Jerry and Nancy Dulitz, who both attended … [Read more...] about Painting the town blue and gold
UNK Alumni Association selects five Outstanding Seniors
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Alumni Association is recognizing five Outstanding Senior award recipients for 2020. The award honors UNK seniors for their excellence in scholarship and leadership, as well as their involvement and dedication to UNK and the Kearney community. Recipients were selected by a panel of UNK alumni. Austin Jacobsen Austin Jacobsen of Sidney will receive a degree in sports communication and exercise science in May. He has … [Read more...] about UNK Alumni Association selects five Outstanding Seniors
