Career Advice

Personal Stories by Immigrants Rising

“It’s important that we highlight the intersectionality of being both Black and undocumented because of the way in which Black immigrants are disproportionately impacted by this immigration system.”

Denae Joseph, Entrepreneur

Denea Joseph joins KQED Forum host Mina Kim on …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Rhodes Scholar heading to Oxford after DACA uncertainty

The first “Dreamer” to be awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship is finally poised to attend Oxford after years of uncertainty about whether the U.S. would allow his return home as a DACA recipient

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By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Health & Wellness Meet-Up

A Meet-Up is a more relaxed, low-pressure way to make connections and learn from experts in specific careers. Students can gain ideas and insight about how to better prepare for fields they are interested in and explore their future career options.

By Mollie Rappl
Mollie Rappl Career Coach
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Immigration Today: A Conversation with Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia

The Define American Chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a registered student organization that strives to spread awareness through education. The organization commits to elevating the conversation about immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing America through student-led initiatives …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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National First Gen Celebration Week Features UNL Alum Mekita Rivas

In 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) and the Suder Foundation, launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration. Campuses across the …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Encourage Students to Take the UNL Experience Survey

You already played a role in preparing your students for their experiences, now let’s learn what those were!  Sharing examples of career experiences your students have had is a powerful way to promote your programs to prospective students and the …

By Tracy Lungrin
Tracy Lungrin Director - University Career Services
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How to find an Inclusive Workplace?

How to know what to look for?

For many folks, finding a workplace that is inclusive, affirming, equitable and welcoming of all gender identities and sexual orientations isn’t just a preference, it’s a a necessity. But finding an inclusive workplace …

By Greyson Holliday
Greyson Holliday Graduate Career Advisor
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Celebrating Diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month

The University Career Services Employer Relations Team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is excited to announce its cross-departmental development of employer education opportunities beginning in 2021. Celebrating Diversity is an ongoing series that highlights different marginalized groups each month to talk …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Career Fair by Midwest ACE and Hire Big 10+

Midwest ACE and Hire Big 10 + are excited to invite you to the first joint Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Fair this Fall!

The HireBig10+ Career Consortium and the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (MWACE) are co-sponsoring a Virtual DEI …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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First Gen Voices

As a first-generation student, you may be wondering if anyone else encounters the same challenges and surprises higher education offers. That is why University Career Services will feature stories from first-generation students, alumni, faculty, and staff, from the University of …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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