CHADRON – Riley Ellis has been hired as a Publications Specialist at Chadron State College, where he will manage the Print Shop and provide graphic design for the college’s marketing and communications efforts. Ellis’ first day is Jan. 5, filling a position vacated by Dewayne Gimeson, who retired in early January.

• Date: January 5, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|College Relations

CHADRON – The Rangeland Management program at Chadron State College has a wide variety of students with diverse backgrounds, gathering from around the world to learn about the environment. Kai Isa, Gavin Molinar, and Patty Timmons all come from various places, yet they have united as classmates proving that CSC is a place of collaboration and community.

• Date: January 6, 2026
• Author: Shelby Westinghouse
• Category: Campus News|Point of Pride|Range Management|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON- The Chadron State Connections and Community Committee is sponsoring activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, a day when classes do not convene across the Nebraska State College System.

• Date: January 7, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Belongingness and Inclusion|Campus News

CHADRON – A program started at Chadron State College in 2017 to help address the shortage of trained legal professionals in rural Nebraska was a primary factor in helping Alliance native Samantha (Carillo) Stephenson fulfill her goal of becoming a county attorney.

• Date: January 8, 2026
• Author: George Ledbetter
• Category: Campus News|Chadron State Alumni & Foundation|Justice Studies

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate student Sutton Pohlman of Stanton, Nebraska, is gaining valuable research experience through a mentorship with Dr. Clint Evrard, Assistant Professor of Physics and Chemistry. Both Pohlman and Evrard say their collaborative efforts reflect the value of faculty-student partnerships at CSC.

• Date: January 22, 2026
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Physical and Life Sciences|Point of Pride

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Business Academy will host the ninth annual Best of the West Business Competition for regional high school students in the Student Center Tuesday. This year, 173 students from eight Nebraska schools are registered to compete compared to 108 competitors last year, according to Dr. Gary Dusek, Professor and Department Chair.

• Date: January 23, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Business|Campus News

CHADRON – The following students have accepted a position in the Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) for the 2026-27 academic year: Samuel Anderson of Kimball, Neb., Fallon DuBlois of Bridgeport, Neb., Lena Groetzinger of Aurora, Neb., Joe McMurtrey of Ainsworth, Neb., Evellyn Milano of Scottsbluff, Neb., Nevaeh Spurling of Milford, Neb., Elaina Strong of Chadron, Asha Thompson of Genoa, Colo., and current CSC student Brianna Barney of Hickman, Neb.

• Date: January 26, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Justice Studies

CHADRON – One hundred forty high school students from 24 schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend Chadron State College’s annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.

• Date: January 26, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Music

CHADRON – Chadron State College will host its annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference Feb. 20 and 21.

• Date: January 27, 2026
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News

NOTE: The May 1 concert in the Planetarium has been canceled. CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department has announced its concert schedule for the spring semester.

• Date: January 27, 2026
• Author: Shelby Westinghouse
• Category: Campus News|Music