By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students traveled halfway across the world to present their research and immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Nicole Kent of Benkelman, Haley Pierce of West Point, Adrian Gomez-Ramos of Lexington, Mic Rohde of Kimball and Katie Schultis of Diller recently joined UNK political science faculty Satoshi Machida and Chuck Rowling on a six-day trip to Tokyo, where they attended the Asian … [Read more...] about Life-changing experience: UNK students present research in Tokyo
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New UNK program to train lawyers to work in rural communities
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney aims to train more students to become lawyers who practice in rural communities, and reduce the state’s shortage of lawyers in those communities. “There are a lot of areas across the state that are underserved. There’s a real need for attorneys to be serving in those areas,” said Chuck Rowling, assistant professor of political science. The Kearney Law … [Read more...] about New UNK program to train lawyers to work in rural communities
Energized by Politics: Rowling challenges himself to reach students with limited worldview
By KIM HACHIYA It’s hard to imagine a better ambassador for the University of Nebraska at Kearney than Chuck Rowling. As he strides across campus, his eyes gleam with pride as he points out various landmarks. And he offers this: “I really, almost literally, grew up on this campus. I went to the college’s preschool. My brothers and I would swim in the campus pool. We spent so much time in my dad’s office. This place really shaped who I am.” Rowling is an assistant … [Read more...] about Energized by Politics: Rowling challenges himself to reach students with limited worldview
Political science conference covers variety of state, local topics
Source: William Aviles, 308.865.8776, avilesw1@unk.edu Writer: Sara Giboney, 308.865.8529, giboneys2@unk.edu KEARNEY – Education policy and world hunger are among the issues to be discussed at the 16th annual meeting of the Great Plains Political Science Association Saturday (Sept. 28) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “We’re hoping the event will help people get a better understanding of complex political topics that is presented by actual researchers,” said … [Read more...] about Political science conference covers variety of state, local topics
