Joseph “Joe” R. Carlson, Jr. Job Title: Professor of Criminal Justice Years at UNK: 26 (1993-2019); Served as chair of the Department of Criminal justice from 2000-07 Education: Bachelor of Arts in law enforcement and political science, Brigham Young University, 1973; Master of Business Administration, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 1977; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1986. Family: Wife of 48 years, Pam; Daughters Shandy Vogt and Katherine … [Read more...] about From military to education, Carlson’s career about caring for students, people
Military
UNK offering new Military Honor Cord for graduates, faculty, staff
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney is showing additional appreciation to students for their service to the United States by offering graduates at commencement the opportunity to wear a Military Honor Cord. Beginning at winter commencement, graduating students who have been honorably discharged as a U.S. veteran, who are currently serving in the U.S. military, or who will be commissioned to service as an officer upon graduation, will be authorized to wear the red, … [Read more...] about UNK offering new Military Honor Cord for graduates, faculty, staff
Military Man: Noel Palmer zeroes in on ethics, developing leaders
BY JAN TREFFER THOMPSON Low hills run below a sky streaked with blues and violets. Palm trees line a stream, their leaves stark silhouettes. The landscape looks quiet and a little hazy, like it may be a peaceful early morning in Iraq. The scene hangs behind Dr. Noel Palmer’s left shoulder, in his office at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. It’s a reminder of the place, and the people, who have shaped his academic career. “I don’t feel like it’s mine,” he says, … [Read more...] about Military Man: Noel Palmer zeroes in on ethics, developing leaders
Inter Service Family Assistance Committee presents UNK seminar
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A meeting at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will address issues faced by area military members and veterans. The Nebraska Inter Service Family Assistance Committee is presenting a seminar from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday (April 9) in the Ockinga Seminar Center. An ISFAC is a voluntary military-community partnership organized to allow service providers to engage in networking and connect service and family members and … [Read more...] about Inter Service Family Assistance Committee presents UNK seminar
