The Impact of Belonging: UNK Student Organizations

By Anika Keese

At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, community is what makes each student’s experience impactful.

Central to that community are UNK’s recognized student organizations. With more than 150 RSOs on campus, students can find an organization that aligns with their values, interests and future careers.

Renae Zimmer, director of student engagement, said that students involved in organizations on campus are more likely to be successful in their academic and future endeavors.

Through organizations such as the Loper Programming and Activities Council, students learn skills like coordinating, team building and leadership. These skills help students build their resumes and network with future employers.

“There is a huge return on investment when our students are involved in the university in clubs and organizations,” Zimmer said. “It is an essential part of the campus community and culture.”

Donors play a large part in these organizations being able to grow on campus, especially for newer RSOs that need the funding to market to students and gain traction.

For well-established RSOs, donor support could help bring in a speaker or entertainer who would otherwise be out of budget.

Through supporting UNK student organizations, donors actively promote self-discovery and development that is not achievable through academic courses alone.

To allow students to find their community on campus, please consider donating to the UNK Nebraskan Student Union Campus Programming Fund today.