By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When DJ Hardwick first arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he was the one who needed additional support and guidance. As a first-generation college student, he couldn’t turn to his parents for advice on topics such as financial aid, class registration and campus life. “I had to seek out those resources on my own while going through a lot of challenges,” Hardwick said. “I came from a very small-town … [Read more...] about UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers
First Gen Lopers
Colton Roberts aims to inspire first-gen students, show them anything is possible
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Colton Roberts is proud to be a first-generation college student. The University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore is not only pursuing his dream of becoming a physical therapist, but also paving a path for his younger brother. “It’s important for me to show him that even though nobody has done it before him, it’s still possible,” Roberts said. “If you have something you want to do, like graduate college and become … [Read more...] about Colton Roberts aims to inspire first-gen students, show them anything is possible
Marina Escobar wants first-generation students to know they’re not alone
LEARN MORE ABOUT UNK'S FIRST-GENERATION INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS AT UNK.EDU/FIRSTGEN By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Marina Escobar made the decision to attend college, she was thinking about more than herself. The University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore thought about her parents and the sacrifices they made to give her this opportunity. She wanted to make them proud. “Getting a college degree would mean a lot for my parents, because they … [Read more...] about Marina Escobar wants first-generation students to know they’re not alone
