UNK Fund

08/20/2026

A new era for aviation education is taking flight at UNK. ✈️

The university's new Loper Flight Academy represents a major expansion of its aviation program, providing flight training for students and community members while operating a fleet of seven new aircraft. By bringing flight operations in-house, UNK is creating more opportunities for aspiring pilots and aviation professionals across central and western Nebraska.

Learn more from UNK News about the academy and its impact ⬇️ https://buff.ly/Y4D4mZv

Owned and operated entirely by UNK, the academy represents a major expansion of the aviation program.

08/11/2026

Scholarship support helped Kaden Gilbert focus on what mattered most during his time at the UNK College of Business & Technology.

“It helped me focus more on learning, growing and making the most of my time at UNK without being as worried about the overall cost,” Gilbert said.

Read how donor generosity helped shape Kaden's college experience and future ➡️ https://buff.ly/4POMj5f

08/04/2026

For Gabbi Eisenbarth, earning a graduate degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is about preparing to make a meaningful difference in others' lives. As a student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, she is receiving donor-supported scholarships that help her focus on coursework, clinical training, and professional growth rather than financial concerns.

Read her story here ➡️ https://buff.ly/mVeFo7N

07/06/2026

Congrats to Megan Adkins for being selected as dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation! University of Nebraska at Kearney is lucky to have you.

06/25/2026

A partnership between the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Mary Lanning Healthcare is giving students a firsthand look at careers in rural healthcare.

Through the Rural Immersion Program, students shadow healthcare professionals, explore multiple hospital departments, and gain real-world experience while learning how providers work together to serve Nebraska communities. The program helps students connect classroom learning with career opportunities across the state.

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More than 30 students will participate in the Rural Immersion Program this summer.

06/25/2026

UNK’s Delta Tau Delta fraternity is once again being recognized among the best collegiate chapters in North America.

The Theta Kappa Chapter will receive the Chapter Award of Distinction from the North American Interfraternity Conference, an honor that recognizes excellence in operations, campus involvement, leadership, service and the overall fraternity experience. UNK is one of just five chapters selected for this year’s recognition.

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Delta Tau Delta will receive the Chapter Award of Distinction.

06/09/2026

Scholarship support is helping UNK College of Education student Kennedy Klimek continue pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.

A junior majoring in elementary education, Kennedy has wanted to teach since childhood. With support from the UNK Fund, she is gaining the experiences and encouragement to keep moving forward.

“This scholarship genuinely made me want to keep pushing toward my dream…so I can’t stop now.”

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“This scholarship genuinely made me want to keep pushing forward toward my dream,” Kennedy Klimek, a junior elementary education major at UNK, said. “It let me know that I was actually doing good and…

05/27/2026

Carter Schultz’s path to pharmacy is shaped by small-town Nebraska values: connection, community, and care.

A recent University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate, Carter plans to return to a small community pharmacy where he can build meaningful relationships with patients and help meet the growing need for rural health care providers.

Read more from UNK News about his story and see how UNK is preparing students to make an impact across Nebraska ⬇️

"I truly believe healthcare is the best way to make a positive impact on people’s lives."

05/19/2026

On May 14th, University of Nebraska at Kearney and UNMC formally celebrated the opening of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney, the largest rural healthcare teaching facility in the country!

Learn more about the historic day here ➡️ https://buff.ly/G23tQet

“Students no longer must leave central Nebraska to access a world-class healthcare education."

05/13/2026

A University of Nebraska at Kearney education can shape more than a career. It can define a calling.

Graduating summa cm laude, Elly Piper is taking the next step toward a future in rural health care at UNMC in Kearney. Her story highlights the power of hands-on experiences, mentorship, and a commitment to serving Nebraska communities.

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She’ll be part of the first class of medical students on campus.