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UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

February 28, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claudia Taylor is a “very shy” person, but you wouldn’t know that from meeting her. The Lincoln High School graduate found her voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s active in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and TRIO Student Support Services. “My passion for social justice and fighting for basic humanity overshadows my shyness and my uncomfortableness,” said Taylor, an Afro … [Read more...] about UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News, Student Life Tagged With: Bambi Sell, Black Student Association, Claudia Taylor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Modern Languages, International Studies, Kearney, Luis Olivas, MyLink, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Phi Eta Sigma, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK, Women Are Problematic

UNK freshman Isaiah Mahone uses education as form of activism

February 24, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman Isaiah Mahone’s first word was an unusual one – “hallelujah.” His parents thought it was a sign that he was destined for greatness. “I’m pretty sure they thought it in the way of bringing people to Christ,” Mahone explained. “If someone needs that motivational word, I’ll be there to give that to them and just bring life into them.” The pre-dental hygiene student also wants … [Read more...] about UNK freshman Isaiah Mahone uses education as form of activism

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News, Student Life Tagged With: Ashley Olivas, Black Student Association, College of Arts and Sciences, dental hygiene, Harmonics, Isaiah Mahone, Kearney, Loper 2 Loper Mentoring Program, Men's Project, Residence Hall Association, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion

February 22, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Civil rights attorney and law professor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, believes there are four things we must do to achieve justice: Stay proximate to the people you are trying to help Change the narrative Never lose hope Be prepared to do things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient These rules – a blueprint for a better world – can be used to … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion

Filed Under: College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Asianna Harris, Black Student Association, Chandra Diaz, Chi Sigma Iota, College of Education, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, Diversity, Doug Tillman, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Committee, Kearney, Matt Mims, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, University of Nebraska, UNK

Webinar addresses racism and its impact on students’ mental health

January 28, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

KEARNEY – Ebony McGee worked as an electrical engineer for several Fortune 500 companies before an epiphany changed her career path. “I realized that I wasn’t impacting the lives of others in a way that made sense to me. On my tombstone, I didn’t want it to say, ‘She made power products.’ I wanted something more meaningful for my life,” McGee explains in a Vanderbilt University faculty profile video. Inspired by her own experiences in a workplace that was “mostly … [Read more...] about Webinar addresses racism and its impact on students’ mental health

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, Faculty, News, Student Life Tagged With: Asianna Harris, Black Student Association, College of Education, Counseling and School Psychology, Ebony McGee, Kearney, Mental Health, Racism, University of Nebraska, UNK, Vanderbilt University

‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates

November 19, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gabriel Amegatcher’s impact on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team can’t be measured in stats alone. The redshirt sophomore has developed into a leader for the Lopers who helps his teammates succeed both on and off the field. “Gabe is the kind of kid you want on your football team, that’s for sure,” said UNK secondary coach Jake Willrich. “He wants to be good and he wants to excel. To accomplish this, … [Read more...] about ‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Athletics, Business & Technology, News, Student Life Tagged With: AACSB International, Black Student Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Football, Gabriel Amegatcher, Jake Willrich, Josh Lynn, Kearney, Lopers, MIAA, Nate Krizek, New Life Church, Rachael Page, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, University of Nebraska, UNK

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