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…

Former Kearney police officer Harshbarger brings real-world experience to UNK classrooms

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When a 22-year-old man armed with a sawed-off shotgun…

UNK hosting 30th annual Criminal Justice Conference; Three featured presenters

KEARNEY – The 30th annual Criminal Justice Conference is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the University…

RETIRING: Longtime criminal justice professor Kurt Siedschlaw took long road to UNK

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kurt Siedschlaw was far from a model student when…

After serious accident, UNK senior Robert Messbarger ready to serve others

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Robert Messbarger doesn’t remember the accident that nearly claimed…