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
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Ronald Gonzalez’s passion for the outdoors leads to national park job
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Ronald Gonzalez has always been interested in wildlife, nature and other “outdoorsy stuff.” He was born in Venezuela, where iguanas, giant grasshoppers, wild parrots and other exotic creatures are part of everyday life. Although the flora and fauna are drastically different from his home country, Gonzalez didn’t lose that passion when his family moved to Nebraska in 2010. The Boone Central High School graduate … [Read more...] about Ronald Gonzalez’s passion for the outdoors leads to national park job
‘Eye-opening’ internship inspires Josie Minor to apply for Denver police officer position
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications DENVER – With more than 1,500 sworn officers, the Denver Police Department is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the Rocky Mountains region. The department serves a city with approximately 700,000 residents – roughly 20 times the size of Kearney. That’s where Josie Minor wants to work. “I’m definitely prepared for that,” said Minor, who graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in July with a bachelor’s … [Read more...] about ‘Eye-opening’ internship inspires Josie Minor to apply for Denver police officer position
Loper Experience Podcast: Addison Jones lands baseball internship with Nebraska Pioneers
Play ball! There is so much that goes into producing a live sporting event. The business of sports is a booming industry (aside from the unexpected COVID-19 setbacks and challenges). It takes a team of professionals behind the scenes to create a memorable fan experience. In this episode of The Loper Experience, host Jon Dockweiler visits with UNK senior Addison Jones. Addison is a sales and operations intern with the Western Nebraska Pioneers baseball team and has a great … [Read more...] about Loper Experience Podcast: Addison Jones lands baseball internship with Nebraska Pioneers
New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Internships are a valuable tool for college students. They provide an opportunity to experience a career before graduation and improve employability skills such as teamwork, communication, self-management and problem-solving. “We know how significant internships are in terms of job placement, pay and the overall impact they have on professional and personal development,” said Dustin Favinger, director of the College … [Read more...] about New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships
