University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen conferred 387 graduate and undergraduate degrees Friday at the Health and Sports Center. Grace Tolstedt, originally from Alliance, gave the graduate reflection. She graduated summa cum laude with a 3.98 GPA and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Michael Yanney, a UNK graduate and chairman emeritus of Burlington Capital, delivered the commencement address. NU Board of Regents … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: 2021 Winter Commencement
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Paul Kenney becomes Board of Regents chair; Bob Phares elected vice chair
Regent Paul Kenney of Amherst, representing District 6 on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, on Friday assumed the role of chair of the board for 2021 after serving as vice chair in 2020. Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, representing District 7, was elected vice chair of the board. He will become chair in 2022 in accordance with board policy. Kenney is an agribusinessman, farmer and rancher whose operation has been in his family for more than 100 … [Read more...] about Paul Kenney becomes Board of Regents chair; Bob Phares elected vice chair
Regent Paul Kenney: With growth opportunities ahead, UNK’s partnership with the state is on full display
By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 At the University of Nebraska, we often say that the university is a critical partner to the state in ensuring a high quality of life for our citizens, building strong communities and strengthening the workforce and economy. We know we need to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. I am proud to say that lately our university has gone above and beyond in serving the needs of Nebraska and its people. Here … [Read more...] about Regent Paul Kenney: With growth opportunities ahead, UNK’s partnership with the state is on full display
Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
Editor’s note: “Our University” is a column from University of Nebraska Regent Paul Kenney, who represents District 6, covering the following counties: Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Garfield, Wheeler, Boone, Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Polk, York, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Adams, Webster and Franklin. By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 Last week, my community celebrated the 100th annual meeting of the Kearney Area Chamber of … [Read more...] about Our University: Nebraska’s future depends on the steps we take today
Our University: UNK changing the lives of young people and Nebraskans across the state
By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 6 As I often do, I spent time last week on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, touring the facilities with my fellow Regents, hearing from a panel of outstanding students and taking in a volleyball match. The excitement at UNK is everywhere – and it’s not just because the Lopers are ranked No. 4 in the country. It’s because UNK is a growing force for change in the lives of young people … [Read more...] about Our University: UNK changing the lives of young people and Nebraskans across the state
