First-gen status is a badge of honor at UNK, where roughly 4 in 10 students can…
Category: First Generation
‘The opportunities are out there’: Cultural Unity Conference inspires students to pursue their dreams
"This event opened my eyes to the possibility of higher education for first-generation students."
New ‘Leading Nebraska’ podcast episode highlights Nebraska Promise, the university’s free tuition program
“We want to make sure all Nebraskans know that higher education is an opportunity for them."
UNK experiences prepare Maritza Calmo Martin for an impactful career in dental hygiene
Calmo Martin is president of the Health Science Club and she created the Dental Committee.
‘Education matters’: Current and former UNK students share their success stories at ‘I Love NU’ Day
“I know that my family is proud of where I am today."
‘It’s nice to have someone who’s always in your corner’: Julie Everett gives UNK freshmen the tools to succeed
She's the new student success coordinator in the UNK Learning Commons.
