Jennings Appointed as Student Trustee

Christopher Jennings

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Christopher Jennings to serve as Chadron State College student trustee on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. He will serve out the remainder of the 2024-2025 academic year term upon the resignation of Alec Langan.

"The Board of Trustees truly appreciates the unique perspectives and fresh insights our student leaders contribute. It is my privilege, as Chair, to welcome our new  Chadron State Student Trustee," said John Chaney, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges.

Christopher Jennings – Chadron State College Student Trustee

Jennings, a junior at Chadron State College, is majoring in human biology and chemistry with a minor in music. He has served as the president of Turning Point USA, the low winds section leader of the CSC Wind Symphony, and a strength and conditioning grad assistant for high school football, and track and field.  When addressing his role as a Student Trustee in his application, Christopher stated, “As a Student Trustee, I am dedicated to serving as the student body's voice in the decision-making process as well as a strong representative for Chadron State and the Nebraska State College System.”

Christopher is the son of Molly and William Jennings of O’Neill, Nebraska.

Jennings joins Braxton Dalton of Wayne State and Cayla Schuster of Peru State.

Contact:
Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
402.471.2505  |  jyorges@nscs.edu

"I am a first-generation student, and it was a really hard decision for me to attend college or not. Then, I found Peru State College. With the scholarships and affordable living expenses here, Peru made the decision a lot less difficult."

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Carlene Riley

Peru State College