By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications SCHUYLER – In Schuyler, Nebraska, population 6,300, half of the residents were born outside the United States. Only 53% of adults ages 25 or older completed high school and just 9% went on to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Colfax County community is a safe haven for people from across the world who left their home countries in search of a better life. Odalys Cruz’s story begins here. The daughter of Guatemalan … [Read more...] about UNK graduate Odalys Cruz aims to inspire students in her hometown
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UNK names eight finalists for 2017 homecoming royalty
KEARNEY – Eight finalists for homecoming royalty at University of Nebraska at Kearney were announced Monday. The king and queen will be crowned at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Health and Sports Center. They also will be recognized during halftime of UNK’s football game against Northwest Missouri State at 2 p.m. Saturday and oversee other homecoming week festivities. Queen candidates include: Odalys Cruz, Schuyler; Kylie Kenedy, Omaha; Miranda Ketteler, Petersburg; and Ivy … [Read more...] about UNK names eight finalists for 2017 homecoming royalty
The Language Project: UNK students teach Spanish to Kearney Public Schools youth
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When Briana Orellana learned she could get a head start on her teaching career, she jumped at the opportunity. Yohana Lopez was instantly drawn in as well. Orellana and Lopez, both junior elementary education majors, are two University of Nebraska at Kearney Office of Multicultural Affairs scholars getting hands-on experience teaching Spanish through The Language Project. The Language Project, which originated in … [Read more...] about The Language Project: UNK students teach Spanish to Kearney Public Schools youth
