By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Makenzie Petersen isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone. The 20-year-old has always been a go-getter on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities. That’s what brought her to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Petersen, who came to campus for honor choir and state speech events during high school, knew UNK was the right fit long before she scheduled an official visit as a senior. “There wasn’t … [Read more...] about ‘Mak P’ makes name for herself at UNK
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UNK student Ellery Butterfield brings ‘Nebraska spirit’ to Washington, DC
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
UNK hosts annual Central Nebraska History Day event for middle, high school students
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted the annual Central Nebraska History Day on Wednesday with more than 170 middle and high school students competing. Students from Arcadia, Ainsworth, Arapahoe, Cozad, Lexington, McCook and O’Neill presented projects based on the theme “Conflict and Compromise in History.” They competed in individual or group events in categories such as documentary film, interpretive websites, poster exhibits and individual research … [Read more...] about UNK hosts annual Central Nebraska History Day event for middle, high school students