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UNL faculty and staff working to improve first-generation student success and degree completion in support of the campus’s First Scholar Institution designation.

Faculty and staff strive to enhance first-generation student experiences

October 18, 2023

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

Vrbka furthers passion for serving abroad though CAST trip

July 20, 2023

Green connects with fellow first-gen Huskers

November 9, 2022

Chancellor Ronnie Green stands with junior Maddie Swanson after their first-gen Q&A.

Chancellor, student discuss their first-gen experiences

November 8, 2021

Claire Bartels

First-gen grad making a difference through AmeriCorps

March 12, 2020

First Husker

Name change reflects focus on connection and student success

January 7, 2020

Through determination and support from campus programs, Natalia Koval has succeeded as a first-generation student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

First-generation collegian succeeds through Husker supports, determination

November 7, 2019

First Husker program notches inaugural graduates

May 7, 2019

Freshmen participate in a First Husker session on Aug. 13. Successes of the program have led to an initiative offering year-round support to first-generation college students.

First-generation programs receive national honor

May 1, 2019

Freshmen participate in a First Husker session on Aug. 13. Successes of the program have led to an initiative offering year-round support to first-generation college students.

Faculty, staff unite to support first-generation college students

September 15, 2017

Members of Nebraska's 2017-18 freshman class pose for a class picture in Memorial Stadium after the tunnel walk on Aug. 18.

Nebraska welcomes students back to campus

August 21, 2017

UNL students run into Memorial Stadium during back-to-school activities in 2015. For the second year, UNL is offering the First Husker program to assist first-generation college students with the transition to university life.

150 to participate in First Husker program

August 12, 2016