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
Jazmin Matias-Trejo
New Student Enrollment is next remote opportunity at UNK
KEARNEY – New students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will participate for the first time this spring and summer in a series of remote experiences to enroll for the fall semester. Signup for the new remote New Student Enrollment is underway. With a combination of traditional skits, interactive activities and guidance from New Student Enrollment leaders, the events that begin May 27 help new Lopers get oriented to campus, meet faculty and advisers, … [Read more...] about New Student Enrollment is next remote opportunity at UNK
Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Less than two months ago, Jazmin Matias-Trejo was lying in a hospital bed, her future plans seemingly put on hold. Instead of enjoying the last few weeks of summer break before returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the 19-year-old was wondering whether she’d survive. “I can’t believe this is happening,” the Wood River native thought to herself as she prepared for the first of two surgeries to remove a … [Read more...] about Two brain surgeries won’t slow down UNK’s Jazmin Matias-Trejo
