By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With tears in her eyes, Eileen Carpenter started her acceptance speech with an emotional message. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you that your wildest dreams won’t come true.” In a room filled with friends, family and University of Nebraska at Kearney dignitaries, Carpenter’s dream came true Friday when she was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her philanthropic contributions and support of … [Read more...] about Eileen Carpenter couldn’t finish college. She received a UNK degree for ensuring others can.
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