KEARNEY – Graduate and undergraduate degrees for 685 will be conferred at the University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Friday (May 8). The University Wind Ensemble, directed by Duane Bierman, UNK Director of Bands, will provide the processional, “Konigsmarsch” by Richard Strauss; and “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar. The national anthem will be performed by Victoria Klaus, soprano; accompanied by Nolan Pribnow. The Honorable Jodi M. … [Read more...] about Alumnus Hoos to deliver UNK commencement address Friday
Jodi Hoos
UNK alumna Jodi Hoos appointed by Illinois Supreme Court to fill judicial vacancy
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jodi Hoos knew at a young age that she wanted to work in a courtroom. In 1987 – when she was 12 years old – her father, Larry, was killed in a car accident. Hoos attended the trial with her family three years later, and when it was over she walked away knowing she wanted a law career. “From that time on, I knew I belonged in a courtroom. I knew I wanted to be in a courtroom and prosecute cases,” says Hoos, an Amherst … [Read more...] about UNK alumna Jodi Hoos appointed by Illinois Supreme Court to fill judicial vacancy
