By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications WASHINGTON – Ellery Butterfield is the type of person who takes action. When the University of Nebraska at Kearney student sees a potentially life-changing opportunity, she’s going to pursue it. That’s how she ended up in Washington, D.C., working for U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith. Butterfield, a psychology major with a public law minor, recently participated in the University of Nebraska’s D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy. … [Read more...] about UNK student Ellery Butterfield brings ‘Nebraska spirit’ to Washington, DC
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Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ivy Prater had a vision for her college career when she enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Kearney four years ago. “I didn’t want to just be a number,” she said. “I wanted to have a college experience where I could get involved.” Mission accomplished. The Elgin native developed into a true leader at UNK, honing skills she’ll use during the next chapter of her life in Washington, D.C. Prater, who … [Read more...] about Ivy Prater heading to DC with leadership skills honed at UNK
UNK students experience kindness while stuck in Winter Storm Jonas
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A group of University of Nebraska at Kearney students stuck in Pennsylvania during Winter Storm Jonas last week experienced kindness from strangers and words of encouragement from all over the country. “I am grateful and in awe about how kind everyone was,” said Marilyn Synek, a sophomore political science and multimedia major from Kearney. “We appreciated everyone’s support and kindness.” As the group of 40 students … [Read more...] about UNK students experience kindness while stuck in Winter Storm Jonas
