KEARNEY, Neb., April 13 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:

By HEIDI KNAKE

UNK Communications

KEARNEY - University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna Sunanda Rajput has been named the 2026 recipient of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools/ProQuest Distinguished Master's Thesis Award in biological and life sciences.

She's the first UNK student to earn this recognition.

"I couldn't believe my thesis received such a prestigious award," Rajput said. "I truly believe receiving this award highlights and represents the core strength of the UNK biology program and the mentorship it offers for students."

The Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools is an affiliate of the Council of Graduate Schools a...