KEARNEY, Neb., May 14 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:
By HEIDI KNAKE
UNK Communications
CURTIS - Leighlynn Towne is a big believer in the value of higher education.
"I've really seen education open doors for me," the Grand Island native said.
Now living outside Curtis, she traveled to the University of Nebraska at Kearney last week to receive her master's degree in biology during the spring commencement ceremony. That accomplishment is already opening another door.
With her master's, Towne will advance from lecturer to assistant professor of veterinary technology at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, where she also serves as head coach of the stock dog team.
Her career today looks ...