Be Blue. Be Gold. Belong.
Did you know that 1 in 8 students (about 550) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx? Students and their families quickly discover that UNK is a welcoming and safe campus. With the support of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), you’ll have ways to celebrate your culture and share it with others so UNK feels like home. Our goals are simple – to provide an atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds to excel academically and socially by providing financial aid, support services and leadership opportunities. If you’re the first in your family to attend college, there are additional resources for you.
Top programs among Hispanic students include: Business Administration, Nursing, Teaching, Modern Languages, Industrial Distribution and Criminal Justice. See all programs. No matter which program you pursue, you’ll be confidently prepared for your career.
Events
Register for Visita UNK on Fridays to see if we’re your next home. Your Spanish tour will help you experience campus, talk to an admissions counselor, and have all your questions answered about applying for admission.
Financial Aid at UNK
You may qualify for free tuition with the Nebraska Promise.
Other Services & Support
UNK is a proud member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, a leading advocate for increasing Hispanic access to higher education. Hispanic students can become involved with the Hispanic Student Association and other groups.
"UNK is a place where students from diverse backgrounds can come together to plan events and raise cultural awareness on the University of Nebraska Kearney campus."
I am a first-generation student and UNK makes it easy to get the help you need. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is the biggest reason I am here with their support and a scholarship. Professors have your best interest and the education is amazing. It is a smooth transition when you come here and find a second home
UNK is a diverse university, providing students with information, events, and organizations to help ease the transition to college, especially for first-generation students like me. I'm receiving a high-quality education from amazing faculty members. UNK does a great job helping students succeed with connections, internships, and preparation for a career or graduate school.
“I feel supported by UNK, especially from the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. It is my home away from home. I’ve received scholarships, and I’m prepared for my career because of faculty, staff, advisors, the quality of education, and opportunities at UNK.”
"My parents understand English, but don't speak it. I'm a first-generation student so my parents do not know anything about college. They got to learn about college in the language that they speak. At first my mother was very scared to let me go to college. UNK said it was a family here…and that there are groups that will make it feel more like home. The decision to attend UNK was made for me, and now also for my parents. It's a big YES for us."
Have Questions?
Juan and Luis both speak Spanish.
Luis Olivas
Assistant Director, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
olivasherrlr@unk.edu
(308) 865-8751
