KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney was recently selected to join the First Scholars Network, an initiative of the Center for First-generation Student Success. First Scholars provides resources, guidance and tools aimed at increasing successful outcomes for first-generation college students and the institutions that serve them. UNK was selected to join the network after demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of … [Read more...] about UNK selected for initiative supporting first-generation students
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Luker enjoyed work with first-generation students; Retiring after 10 years at UNK
DAVID LUKER Job Title: Director, Academic Success Years at UNK: 10 Family: Wife, Patti, and two grown sons Hobbies/Interests: Poetry Three words that describe your personality: A recent UNK professional development event allowed me to identify my character strengths as the following: humor, curiosity and creativity. Share something about yourself that few people know: I was a first-generation student who needed a lot of student loans as well as work-study to be able … [Read more...] about Luker enjoyed work with first-generation students; Retiring after 10 years at UNK
UNK recognized for commitment to first-generation student success
KEARNEY – The Center for First-generation Student Success has selected the University of Nebraska at Kearney as part of its 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes higher education institutions demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences and a first look at the center’s research … [Read more...] about UNK recognized for commitment to first-generation student success
UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, roughly 40% of undergraduate students are the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree. These students come from a variety of backgrounds, but they share the same goal. They’re all committed to improving their lives through higher education. “I’m blown away and impressed by the initiative and perseverance first-generation students have,” said Aaron Estes, associate … [Read more...] about UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters
UNK celebrating first-generation success at Monday program
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is celebrating its first-generation students with a program 3 p.m. Monday in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. UNK’s First Gen Day began in 2019 as a way to recognize and support students who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year college degree. Part of a national movement, the event brings the campus community together to showcase the success of first-generation faculty, staff and students and … [Read more...] about UNK celebrating first-generation success at Monday program
