KEARNEY – There’s a new way to display your Loper pride on your favorite ride. University of Nebraska at Kearney supporters can sign up now for the Loper spirit license plate, a specialty option available to fans, alumni, students, staff and faculty throughout the state. Athletic director Dr. Marc Bauer talks about where this project stands.
Before the plates can hit the road, though, UNK must secure at least 250 prepaid applications, a Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles requirement to begin production. So far, more than 70 people have signed up.
“This is a great opportunity for Lopers across the state to show their school spirit while also supporting UNK student-athletes,” said Athletic Director Marc Bauer said. “The more people who sign up, the closer we get to making these plates a reality and giving our amazing supporters another way to display their school pride every day.”
Proceeds from the specialty plates would provide additional support for UNK student-athletes as they finish their academic journeys, including those who sustain career-ending injuries or exhaust their athletic eligibility while completing their coursework.
To sign up for the Loper license plate, visit www.unk.edu/loper-plates.php. The $40 application fee will be refunded if 250 requests aren’t received. For more information, contact Emily Ridgeway at ridgewayea@unk.edu.
