The Kearney Hub asked visitors and staffers at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Union about UNK’s impact on the Kearney community. Here’s how they responded when asked about the importance of strong community relations.
"UNK is very important to the community. Local businesses hire students. Businesses also donate a lot of money to UNK."
— Patty Seevers, office associate
"We give back and forth on so many things. The support our community gives helps the campus succeed."
— Liv Williby, English majorÂ
MIKE KONZ, KEARNEY HUB
"UNK's support helps Kearney to continue to grow. UNK drives the community. The many activities in the community show the kids that they can be successful."
— Lyndsey Rossen, academic coordinator
MIKE KONZ, KEARNEY HUB
"I'm from Omaha. This community is perfect for me. It's not too small. I get to know a lot of people."
— Brtock Marler, undergraduate assistant, football
MIKE KONZ, KEARNEY HUB
"It goes both ways. Kearney helps the college, and the college supports the community. UNK has different organizations that need the community's support."
— Aleah Chamberlin, industrial distribution major
MIKE KONZ, KEARNEY HUB
"UNK builds future leaders. Networking students are getting an early taste of leadership experience, and they stay in the community."
"UNK's support helps Kearney to continue to grow. UNK drives the community. The many activities in the community show the kids that they can be successful."
"It goes both ways. Kearney helps the college, and the college supports the community. UNK has different organizations that need the community's support."
— Aleah Chamberlin, industrial distribution major
