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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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
Academic Advising and Career Development guides students during transitional periods
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – They’re like a navigation app for your college career. When University of Nebraska at Kearney students encounter a potential roadblock, the Academic Advising and Career Development Office is there to offer guidance and direction, ensuring Lopers head down the right path. “We’re kind of the office where students come when they don’t know where else to go,” said director Amy Rundstrom, who called Academic Advising and … [Read more...] about Academic Advising and Career Development guides students during transitional periods
UNK departments team up to offer Career Days events
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will explore career opportunities during Career Days Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. A Job Search Boot Camp, career fairs and more will take place during the two-week event. This is the first time individual career fairs and job search workshops are being promoted and hosted as a series of events at UNK. Organizers hope the approach creates additional interest on campus. “Several … [Read more...] about UNK departments team up to offer Career Days events
Career fair bringing 91 companies to Kearney Oct. 7
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – More than 90 companies and graduate schools will be represented at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Career and Graduate School Fair Oct. 7. The event, free and open to the public, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center. “It’s common for students to hear about the difficult job market they’re going into, and the Career and Graduate School Fair is a way for students to make connections and gain … [Read more...] about Career fair bringing 91 companies to Kearney Oct. 7
