New names to be placed on UNK classrooms

UNK is presenting a proposal for various classrooms to be named in the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Health and Sports Center. 

August 7, 2025Updated: August 7, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

KEARNEY, Neb.-- UNK is presenting a proposal for various classrooms to be named in the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Health and Sports Center. 

The Nebraska Board of Regents will decide on August 14 if the 11 classrooms will be named after generous donors.

The full list of of names and donors include-

The Carolyn A. Wagner Community Engagement Room (Calvin T. Ryan Library, Rm 101)

  Donor: Carolyn A. Wagner

Paul & Linda Younes Family Classroom (HSEC II, Rm 225)

  Donor: Paul & Linda Younes

Harvey & Sharron (Jacobson) Altmaier Classroom (HSEC II, Rm 351J)

  Donor: Sharron Altmaier

Pinnacle Bank Student Commons (HSEC II, Rm 2LB1)

  Donor: Pinnacle Bank

Union Pacific Foundation Courtyard (HSEC II, Courtyard)

  Donor: Union Pacific Foundation

Henning Family Classroom (HSEC II, Rm 129)

  Donor: Tom & Mary Henning

Nebraska Blue Foundation Home Health Care Lab (HSEC II, Rm 351K)

  Donor: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska

Community Hospital – McCook Classroom (HSEC II, Rm 206)

  Donor: McCook Community Hospital

J.A.N.S. Foundation Simulation Suite (HSEC II, Rm 349)

  Donor: Anonymous

Ron & Carol Cope Foundation Classroom (HSEC II, Rm 221)

  Donor: Ron & Carol Cope Foundation

Gloria G. Tye Reception Area (HSEC II, Rm Z1CR5)

  Donor: Robert C. Rosenlof Foundation

 

 

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