By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Grace Tolstedt doesn’t know who nominated her to speak at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement ceremony. The call from the Chancellor’s Office came as a total surprise. “I was completely taken aback,” Tolstedt said. “I had no idea.” Whoever that mystery person is, they made a great recommendation. Tolstedt exemplifies the UNK experience and the positive impact this campus has on … [Read more...] about UNK grad Grace Tolstedt has one final message before law school – thank you
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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
