Loper Athletic Club

The Loper Athletic Club is the athletics booster organization of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The club serves to raise funds to support the immediate needs of our 15 sports programs, align department events, and increase levels of interaction and involvement with our alumni and fans. The Loper Athletic Club will assist in providing our student-athletes and coaches with the necessary means to be competitive in the NCAA Division II at the highest level. The LAC Booster is designed to help enhance the athletic department's ability to improve team travel, recruiting, equipment, academic assistance, facilities, and overall student athletic experience

It is the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Nebraska Kearney to be committed to serving as a vital component of the institution in an environment of integrity and equity that empowers student-athletes in pursuit of academic excellence, athletic success, and community engagement.

Our vision is that the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at UNK aspires to be an exemplary NCAA Division II athletics program.

Our department operates by following 10 core values:
• Promote academic excellence.
• Support student-athlete health and well-being.
• Promote sportsmanship.
• Compete for championships in the MIAA and NCAA Division II.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Encourage staff development.
• Operate in compliance with University, State, Federal as well as MIAA and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively and promote our achievements and activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to all our constituents.
• Exhibit institutional control of all sport programs.

Testimonials

"The LAC is dedicated to providing an exceptional athletic experience for the student-athletes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney! The Loper Athletic Club is a booster that includes alums, former student-athletes, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who are dedicated to advancing Loper Athletics. In keeping with this vision, the UNK Athletic Department benefits directly from contributions to the LAC. Regardless of the amount you choose to donate, every gift provides the necessary resources for our coaches and student-athletes to excel in both the classroom and on the field of competition. Your generous gift has a real impact on the success of our 15 programs. Lopes Up!" -Marc Bauer