Nester Student Leadership Award

Chancellor Emeritus William R. NesterFollowing his retirement from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Chancellor Emeritus William R. Nester and his wife, Mary Jane, established the Mary Jane and William R. Nester Student Leadership Award. The Nester Student Leadership Award recognizes senior students who have made significant contributions of scholarship and leadership to the student and academic life at UNK.

Members of the faculty, administration, and Registered Student Organizations may nominate students. Applicants must have senior standing and a 3.2 cumulative grade point average or higher.