{"id":108457,"date":"2024-02-28T01:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=108457"},"modified":"2024-02-27T19:17:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T01:17:57","slug":"update-from-the-university-of-nebraska-system-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2024\/02\/28\/update-from-the-university-of-nebraska-system-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p><strong>From the Office of the President: Competing to keep our best and brightest kids on Team Nebraska<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nebraska, we never give up on a kid. Our kids are our future. That\u2019s why we need to do everything we can to encourage our young people to get an education, start their careers and put down roots right here in the great state of Nebraska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the thinking behind the newly launched Presidential Scholars Program. It covers the full cost of undergraduate attendance at the University of Nebraska, plus stipends, for any Nebraska kid who scores a perfect 36 on the ACT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the Huskers compete hard for homegrown, 5-star athletes like Jordy Bahl and Britt Prince, we\u2019re going to compete equally hard to keep our top-tier academic talent from getting away. This initiative lets them know: We want you on Team Nebraska!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As lifelong Nebraskans hailing from Platte and Butler counties, respectively, we knew this was the place we could chase our dreams, raise our families and pursue ample opportunities. We want young Nebraskans \u2013 the next generation \u2013 to have those same opportunities. To keep top talent within our state, we need to get more competitive with other states in providing scholarships. With the President\u2019s Scholarship, we\u2019ll make sure Nebraska is at the top of the list for those smart and hard-working kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the announcement of the program, positive messages have poured in. One father shared his 13-year-old daughter was set on attending another school but has now experienced a change of heart. Those are the kinds of stories we want to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our vision extends beyond students who score a 36. As parents, we know that one test doesn\u2019t decide the future. They don\u2019t have to ace the ACT to be the next great cancer doctor, teacher, rancher. We would like to expand the program, so those who score near the top are also not left out.\u00a0Our message to every student, no matter their circumstance is \u2013 if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and work hard, there\u2019s a spot for you on Team Nebraska!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the parents, teachers, coaches and mentors out there \u2013 help us spread the word and give those kids the encouragement they need to find their life\u2019s journey in their home state of Nebraska. 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