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Mari Sandoz is pictured at the Van Vleet ranch in Colorado in 1942. Photo courtesy of the Mari Sandoz Society

A New Chapter: UNK partners with nonprofit to preserve legacy of Nebraska author Mari Sandoz

News Staff

Friday, July 3, 2026

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is taking on a central role in a statewide effort to preserve and expand access to the legacy of one of Nebraska’s most celebrated writers.

Assistant psychology professor Rachael Turner, front, and UNK senior Blaine Tewahade are studying the cognitive challenges faced by caregivers and support systems that may help reduce those impacts. Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

UNK students turn summer break into research opportunity

Tyler Ellyson - UNK Communications

Friday, July 3, 2026

KEARNEY — Research at the University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn’t stop when the academic year ends.A dozen students are working one-on-one with faculty mentors this summer to investigate real-world questions while developing skills that extend well beyond the classroom.