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 »
Jeremy Jackson
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
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
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
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 »
