Here is a snapshot of the most-read and top stories of 2021 posted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s communications and news team. TOP 10 STORIES Project would replace housing for UNK fraternity, sorority members The University of Nebraska at Kearney is requesting approval of a project that would replace and relocate the on-campus housing for fraternity and sorority members. The plan provides long-term stability for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) while … [Read more...] about Major construction, enrollment, Loper Athletics are top UNK stories of 2021
Criminal Justice
UNK grad Grace Tolstedt has one final message before law school – thank you
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
‘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
‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
VIEW THE COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Edna Medina’s graduation cap said it all. Surrounded by images of butterflies, flowers and the Virgin Mary, there was a message for her family. Translated to English, it read: “This is for my parents and my brothers. It’s another accomplishment in my life. I owe this to them, and I will celebrate this with them.” They definitely celebrated. Medina had one of the loudest … [Read more...] about ‘Historic class’: UNK summer graduates celebrate special moment
UNK, CCC announce new criminal justice pathway program
GRAND ISLAND – The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Central Community College are working together to fill a statewide need for law enforcement officers and other criminal justice professionals. A new pathway program launching this fall makes it easier for students to start their criminal justice education at CCC before finishing a bachelor’s degree at UNK. The 2+2 plan creates a seamless transition between the partner institutions and provides additional flexibility … [Read more...] about UNK, CCC announce new criminal justice pathway program
