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UNK senior DJ Hardwick pays it forward by supporting fellow Lopers

December 1, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: News, Student Life Tagged With: DJ Hardwick, First Gen Lopers, First Generation Leadership Team, Kearney, Office of Student and Family Transitions, Renae Zimmer, Student Affairs, University of Nebraska, UNK

Colton Roberts aims to inspire first-gen students, show them anything is possible

November 5, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: College of Education, First Gen, News, Student Life Tagged With: Athletic Training, Colton Roberts, Exercise Science, First Gen Lopers, Kearney, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, physical therapy, University of Nebraska, UNK

Marina Escobar wants first-generation students to know they’re not alone

October 28, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: College of Education, First Gen, News, Student Life Tagged With: Family Studies, First Gen, First Gen Day, First Gen Lopers, Gibbon Public Schools, Kearney, Marina Escobar, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, University of Nebraska, UNK

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