Anthony Cole
Anthony Cole began working in the registrar’s office at his alma mater before he had even graduated. The Bowie, Md., native began working in various offices as a sophomore at St. John’s College, a... Learn More »
Jasa Wiedel
Jasa Wiedel has been around volleyball her whole life. Her father coached the sport when she was younger and in her final two years of high school at Thayer Central. Playing in college was inevitable... Learn More »
Larissa Buster
Larissa Buster applied as a residence assistant during her senior year at Wayne State College. That decision led her to a career in higher education and residence life.
The Lincoln, Neb. native, who... Learn More »
Altovise White
Altovise White worked as a massage therapist for about 15 years before deciding to make a career change.
“I knew that many of my clients were more therapeutic massage than relaxation,” the 38-year-... Learn More »
Kelly Murphy
Dr. Kelly Murphy studied accounting at DePaul University in Chicago after high school graduation. But after two trimesters, the South Sioux City, Neb., native was homesick and realized he didn’t want... Learn More »
Jocelyn Farhar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
