‘The quintessential student’: UNK grad speaker found his calling through challenges and change

North Platte native will graduate magna cum laude

July 30, 2026Updated: July 30, 2026

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‘The quintessential student’: UNK grad speaker found his calling through challenges and change

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Gavyn Brauer graduates from UNK on Friday with a bachelor's degree in political science and minors in public law and kinesiology. He plans to attend law school next year.\Kollin Goff| UNK Communications

Regional

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‘The quintessential student’: UNK grad speaker found his calling through challenges and change

Regional

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club

Post Playhouse performers find generosity after wildfire near Fort Robinson

Severe weather leaves damage across Mullen area

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Ag & Outdoor

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