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Jocelyn Farhar
Broomfield, CO | Human Biology, Physician Assistant Studies Pathway
Following the Colorado State Cross Country Meet in her senior year of high school, Jocelyn Farhar realized how much she would miss running. The Broomfield, Colo., native wanted to run in college.... Learn More »
Elisabeth Weatherly
Papillion, NE | Occupational Therapy Doctorate
During high school, Elisabeth Weatherly had to undergo double hip surgery, which required her to go through rehabilitation. That’s when she discovered occupational therapy – the hands-on career the... Learn More »
Dr. Jennifer Kuchta
Wakefield, Neb. | Director of Practical Nursing Certificate Program
In her 10 years at College of Saint Mary, Dr. Jennifer Kuchta has enjoyed watching her students in the Practical Nursing Certificate program achieve their dreams. “Most of these students have,... Learn More »
Kamryn Willman
Grand Island, NE | Elementary Education and Special Education
Volleyball played a major role in Kamryn Willman’s college choice. The Grand Island, Neb., native first started getting recruited when she was 15.  But a major health issue nearly took it all away.... Learn More »
Hanna Hopkins
Jamaica, Vt. | Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Hanna Hopkins was attending massage therapy school when the coronavirus pandemic gripped the world in March 2020. The school closed and never reopened. “It was kind of a pivoting point,” she said.... Learn More »
Marissa Mathews
Mission Viejo, Calif. | Director of Student Leadership and Inclusive Programming
When Marisa Mathews was a North Dakota State University college student, she had several mentors who were invested in her future. As director of student leadership and inclusive programming at... Learn More »
Angie Washington
Omaha, NE | Nursing
Angie Washington, now 46, was a missionary serving in Bolivia, South America, when she faced complications in her fourth pregnancy. She delivered her youngest son by C-section. Soon after, she... Learn More »
Micki Larsen
Waverly, NE | Early Childhood Education
Micki Larsen didn’t have to look far for inspiration for her college decision. The Waverly High School graduate followed in her sister’s footsteps to attend and play softball at College of Saint Mary... Learn More »
Taylor Sweigart
Aurora, CO | Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Taylor Sweigart knew she wanted to stay in Nebraska for graduate school. She applied to all the colleges offering physician assistant studies... Learn More »
Evelyn Carreto
David City, NE | Chemistry
It wasn’t until her senior year of high school that Evelyn Carreto realized the challenge ahead of her. The David City, Neb., resident arrived in the U.S. from Guatemala with her parents when she was... Learn More »
Jeremy Jackson
Aurora, CO | Occupational Therapy Doctorate
After attending a large state university, Jeremy Jackson was looking for a smaller campus with small class sizes for graduate school. He found that in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at... Learn More »
Yaramy Hernandez-Marin
Fort Dodge, IA | Psychology
Yaramy Hernandez-Marin was attending community college when she began to wonder how she would continue her education. The Fort Dodge, Iowa, resident was an undocumented immigrant without Deferred... Learn More »
Shacty Alvarez Hurtado
Omaha, NE | Theology and Business
As a first-generation Latina student, Shacty Alvarez Hurtado faced challenges. She helped care for her four younger siblings, and with her mother’s support, she also took responsibility for her... Learn More »
Rebecca Meusch
Bellwood, NE | Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Rebecca Meusch understands the importance of preventative healthcare, especially in rural areas. It’s one of the reasons she chose to become a physician assistant. The Bellwood, Neb., native was... Learn More »
Emily Gilbert
Papillion, NE | Biology and Chemistry
Staying in the Omaha area was an important factor for Emily Gilbert when choosing where to attend college. “My parents raised me here, and they still live here,” she said. The Papillion-La Vista High... Learn More »

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