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TRIO makes higher education more accessible

February 26, 2022 by Tyler Ellyson

TRINITY ANGLE Grade: Sophomore Hometown: Nemaha Major: 7-12 Language Arts Education How has TRIO impacted your college career? TRIO makes the entire world of higher education more accessible and easier to understand. I am first-generation and navigating higher education felt impossible my freshman year. Through financial literacy to life tips, my adviser, Rashawn Harvey, and all of the other advisers and staff have been there for me every step of the way. I really … [Read more...] about TRIO makes higher education more accessible

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News Tagged With: Kearney, Rashawn Harvey, Trinity Angle, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

February 28, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claudia Taylor is a “very shy” person, but you wouldn’t know that from meeting her. The Lincoln High School graduate found her voice at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she’s active in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and TRIO Student Support Services. “My passion for social justice and fighting for basic humanity overshadows my shyness and my uncomfortableness,” said Taylor, an Afro … [Read more...] about UNK junior Claudia Taylor uses her voice to advocate for others

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, News, Student Life Tagged With: Bambi Sell, Black Student Association, Claudia Taylor, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Modern Languages, International Studies, Kearney, Luis Olivas, MyLink, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Phi Eta Sigma, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK, Women Are Problematic

Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college

February 27, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside didn’t know a single family member – parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins – who had attended college. “Leaving high school was a big transition,” she said. “I had to look up YouTube videos of freshmen moving in because I didn’t know anything. Should I bring a mirror? Do they have a checklist? Is that a thing?” An Omaha Northwest High School graduate, Smith-Whiteside also … [Read more...] about Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: Cassie Morten, Chelsea Bartling, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Disability Services for Students, Early childhood family advocate, Family science, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center, Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside, social work, Thompson Scholar's, TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services helps Lopers succeed in college

February 23, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

NATIONAL TRIO DAY CELEBRATION TRIO Student Support Services is hosting a National TRIO Day celebration 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. The virtual event will highlight the TRIO program and recognize the successes of participating UNK students. TRIO is also asking UNK faculty and staff to participate in a service project this week by donating items to the Loper Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the TRIO office, Room 172 inside the Memorial Student Affairs … [Read more...] about TRIO Student Support Services helps Lopers succeed in college

Filed Under: Career, News Tagged With: Academic Success Offices, Bambi Sell, Christian Mikulecky, Kearney, Rashawn Harvey, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK

UNK recognizes first-generation students and their biggest supporters

November 9, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Career, College of Education, First Gen, News, Photo Galleries, Student Life Tagged With: Aaron Estes, Academic Advising and Career Development, First Gen Day, first-generation student, Jazmin Matias-Trejo, Kearney, Rashawn Harvey, TRIO Student Support Services, University of Nebraska, UNK

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