By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The featured speaker at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s First Gen Day celebration shared a story many people in attendance could relate to. “I’m not unique,” Adrian Gomez Ramos admitted, “and that’s a good thing.” The spring graduate stood at a podium inside UNK’s main dining hall Monday afternoon as proof that first-generation college students can accomplish anything they set their minds to. “I think … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates first-generation students during annual event
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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
Cultural Unity Conference provides path to college for minority students
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sisters Rosio and Elbira Cuin-Avilez learned that a college education was possible when they attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s annual Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference as students at Wood River High School. “It was kind of exciting because we got to learn a little bit about college scholarships, and other Hispanics encouraged us to go to college,” Rosio said. “It was nice to hear their experiences and … [Read more...] about Cultural Unity Conference provides path to college for minority students
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
UNK selected for initiative supporting first-generation students
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
