Enrollment opens for six UNK classes in Grand Island

The first slate of courses that begins Jan. 25, 2021, includes two upper-level criminal justice classes,…

‘We want to help’: UNK senior, graduate aim to change perception of police

"To me, a career in law enforcement is a future in the service of others,” Kenzie…

Bloodstain expert, Omaha prosecutors speaking at UNK Criminal Justice Conference

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is hosting its 31st annual Criminal Justice Conference…

Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying…

From military to education, Carlson’s career about caring for students, people

Joseph “Joe” R. Carlson, Jr. Job Title: Professor of Criminal Justice Years at UNK: 26 (1993-2019);…

After 30-year career, former Hall County Sheriff Jerry Watson finishing degree at UNK

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jerry Watson had a decision to make. The 62-year-old…