— Ashlyn Reynolds, a graduate of Mitchell High School, is among 10 first-year students chosen for the 2025-26 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering. The Kiewit Scholars Program at Nebraska invests in students with exceptional leadership potential to develop complete engineers who are ready and eager to solve problems of global significance. Through a curated four-year program paired with a Big Ten degree, students will gain the skills and knowledge they need to become world-class engineers and leaders. The Kiewit Scholars will experience exclusive courses focused on leadership development, special group activities, unique travel opportunities, unparalleled exposure to industry, and mentorship from professional leaders. The employee-owned Kiewit began in 1884 and now operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico.