By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Logan Krejdl received a congratulatory text message from Chancellor Doug Kristensen the day he accepted his new job at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Other administrators, faculty and staff called, texted or stopped by to welcome him back to campus when they heard the news. Those personal connections are a big reason why he decided to return to his alma mater. “People are different here. It’s obvious when you … [Read more...] about UNK graduate Logan Krejdl returns to campus to support current Lopers
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UNK employee earns degree at age 43, showing others ‘it can be done’
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kimberley Orcutt has been part of every commencement since she started working at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in January 2009. As a member of the UNK Facilities Management and Planning team, she provides assistance before and after the event, ensuring items such as the graduation robes, mortarboards, medallions, gonfalons and ceremonial mace make it to the proper locations. Last week, though, Orcutt took a day … [Read more...] about UNK employee earns degree at age 43, showing others ‘it can be done’
Madi Levander learns about budding hemp industry during summer internship
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications PLEASANTON – Madi Levander grew as a young professional this summer while interning at a budding business. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior learned all about the hemp industry during her time at Sweetwater Hemp Company, which opened a hemp oil processing facility southeast of Pleasanton earlier this year. Part of Cruise Farms, the company has licenses to grow and process hemp, a plant that was legalized by the … [Read more...] about Madi Levander learns about budding hemp industry during summer internship
‘Biggest moment of my life’: UNK students celebrate graduation day
VIEW COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Mark Barrientos had quite the cheering section during Friday’s spring commencement ceremony at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Nearly a dozen people came to watch him receive his bachelor’s degree. That’s how important this accomplishment is for Barrientos and his family. “It’s the biggest moment of my life,” he said while posing for photos outside the Health and Sports Center. … [Read more...] about ‘Biggest moment of my life’: UNK students celebrate graduation day
Brighter Future: UNK junior Adrian Almeida risked everything for a better life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The journey was as dangerous as it was daunting. Adrian Almeida and his mother Yosdayly Hernandez risked everything when they fled their home country of Cuba in November 2014. “As soon as we left Cuba, we basically betrayed the country,” said Almeida, who was 15 at the time. “No one besides my dad and my grandma knew we were leaving.” Although he describes it as an adventure – “You have to have the right mindset,” … [Read more...] about Brighter Future: UNK junior Adrian Almeida risked everything for a better life
