UNK Student & Family Transitions

09/30/2026

Today’s Find Your Herd is cantarito (cup) and fan painting! 🎨

Stop by, get creative, and take a midweek break with us. Paint your own piece, meet some new people, and relax for a bit.

Student Engagement & Leadership Office, behind Starbucks in the Union. 2:00–5:00 PM. Drop in anytime, no registration needed.

09/29/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP! 🚨

Registration for Family Weekend Meets Homecoming closes TODAY, September 29, at 5:00 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, October 3 for:
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade
1:00–2:00 p.m. | Family Reception
2:00 p.m. | Loper Football

Registered families can receive complimentary football tickets for the game. Don’t miss your chance to join us, RSVP at go.unk.edu/family26

We can’t wait to welcome Loper families to Kearney!

09/28/2026

New students, we want to hear from you!

Complete the Fall 2026 Six-Week Survey by October 11 for a chance to win Apple AirPods and other prizes. It only takes 5–10 minutes, and your feedback helps improve the new student experience at UNK.

Check your UNK email for your personalized survey link!

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

⏰ One week left to RSVP for Family Weekend Meets Homecoming!

Join us on Saturday, October 3 for a day of Loper traditions, family time, and football. Registered families receive complimentary football tickets for the game.

The RSVP deadline is September 29. Register at go.unk.edu/family26

09/21/2026

Find your people, get creative, and make something of your own! Join us for air-dry clay modeling at our next Find Your Herd event!

09/15/2026

We’re hiring a Blue Gold Welcome Coordinator!

Join Student and Family Transitions and help plan, create, and lead the experiences that welcome UNK’s newest Lopers.

Applications are open now through September 25. Find the full position description and apply on Handshake!

09/14/2026

This week at Find Your Herd: Vision Board Making

Take a midweek break, get creative, and put some of your goals, ideas, and future plans onto paper. Whether you have a crystal-clear vision or you are just here for the vibes, you are welcome to stop by, make a vision board, meet some new people, and relax for a while.

Wednesday, 2–5 PM, Student Engagement & Leadership Office (behind Starbucks in the Union)

09/11/2026

Family Weekend Meets Homecoming is just a few weeks away!

Join us on Saturday, October 3 for a full day of Loper traditions:
📣 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade
💙 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Family Reception
🏈 2:00 p.m. | UNK Football

Families who register will receive complimentary football tickets for the game. RSVP by September 29 at go.unk.edu/family26

09/10/2026

Blue Gold Welcome 2026 was an incredible start to the year! 💙💛

From welcoming our newest Lopers to creating connections across campus, the weekend was made possible by an amazing community of students, families, volunteers, and campus partners.

Here’s a look at Blue Gold Welcome by the numbers!