William Wilton, a sophomore at UNL and part of the Teacher Scholars Academy, aspires to inspire future students as a family and consumer science teacher, addressing Nebraska’s teacher shortage.
Fernando Wisniewski-Pena, a first-gen college student, found support at UNL’s Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, a vital space for underrepresented students navigating campus life.
Nebraska’s Water, Climate, and Health Program, led by Jesse Bell, Ph.D., tackles pressing issues like floods, water contamination, and climate change, backed by a $5 million gift from Anne Hubbard, M.D.
Sarah Collins, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, found her passion for teaching through hands-on experience at the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center.
Kenneth Zoucha, M.D., faced the stigma of addiction but found redemption as director of addiction medicine at UNMC. With new fellowships, UNMC aims to train more specialists to treat substance use disorders statewide.
In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Gina Ligon was compelled to prevent future acts of terrorism. Now, as head of NCITE, she leads a groundbreaking effort to thwart domestic threats.
