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Mitchell said the Nebraska Promise enabled her to attend college when she was unsure if that would be possible.

Nebraska Promise propels Mitchell into classroom

March 15, 2024

Vrbka poses with his classmates and faculty director Rob Russell (right)

Vrbka furthers passion for serving abroad though CAST trip

July 20, 2023

Taylor smiles for a photo outside Love Library

Daum instills belonging in fellow first-gen Huskers

March 8, 2023

Carlos Ortega (left) and Julia Barrett (right) meet with Josh Monroe and Tom Whisinnand, teachers in the Omaha metro and co-hosts on the podcast "What the World Needs Now," to discuss what teaching looks like for them in Nebraska.

Ortega steps in front of camera to elevate teaching profession

February 8, 2023

Society & Culture

Among his many involvements, Sam is president of Rocktavo, UCARE student researcher and student worker at the Injury Prevention and Care office.

Biological sciences major finds community at Nebraska U

February 1, 2023

As an Academic Success Coach, Joe Atil helps new students get acclimated to life at UNL.

Atil uses food, Filipino culture to make Huskers feel welcome

January 17, 2023

Green connects with fellow first-gen Huskers

November 9, 2022

Grajeda holds a sign that reads, "I'm a Husker & Paving the Way for First-Gen Students."

First-Gen student Grajeda uses Buffett, Gilman scholarships to inspire others

November 7, 2022

Carlos Ortega smiles for a photo in a classroom on campus

Ortega fosters community, supports first-gen students

September 21, 2022

Laura Perez-Villagomez, the first student to complete the Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program

Career Services offers benefits through new mentoring program

September 6, 2022

Aracely Acosta, a summer 2022 graduate, poses with her saxophone and an "I'm a Husker and..." sign while standing on the turf in Memorial Stadium.

Musical passion grows into career for first-gen grad

August 12, 2022

Rodrigo Venegas, a retired Marine and construction management major, is from from Grand Island and will graduate May 14. He organized the 2020 ruck march.

Venegas finishes degree, marches into career

May 11, 2022

Science & Technology