In order to grow Nebraska, we need more students to attend and graduate from college. That includes students who may be the first in their families to attend college or come from underrepresented populations.

The Goodrich Scholarship program is a merit and need-based scholarship for students like these who attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It is cohort-based and includes academic and non-academic support services. Since 1972, the program has enabled more than 1,600 students to complete their education at UNO. 

Dr. Troy Romero, an organizational psychologist, leads the Goodrich Scholars program. In this episode of “Leading Nebraska,” we talk with Romero about how creating community and how programs like the Goodrich Scholarship can improve the rates of student success—and make a difference for retention and graduation.

To access a transcript of this podcast, visit nebraska.edu/nuforne/troy-romero

This show is based on a story written by Jackie Ostrowicki. It was written and produced by Mary Jane Bruce, co-produced and edited by Curt Bright, and promoted and marketed by Ryan Rothman.

Leading Nebraska, Episode 22: Troy Romero, “Building a Foundation for Student Success”

As he leads the University of Nebraska system and plans for its future, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter is putting years of military experience to good use. A retired Navy admiral with over 30 years of service to our nation, Carter has faced challenging decisions before. Today, as higher education faces the pandemic, he has put together a plan that will help Nebraska's only public university grow and thrive despite the current background of uncertainty.  

In this episode of Leading Nebraska, Ted Carter talks about what prepared him to lead the University through tough times, his strategy for the future—and why he believes the university will come out stronger on the other side.

For more stories or to access a transcript of this podcast, visit https://nebraska.edu/nuforne.

This show is based on a story written by Jackie Ostrowicki. It was written and produced by Mary Jane Bruce, co-produced and edited by David Fitzgibbon, and promoted and marketed by Ryan Rothman.

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The “Leading Nebraska” podcast shares the stories of the researchers, students, teachers and others across the University of Nebraska's four campuses who are making an impact. From teachers and doctors to engineers and ag experts, these Nebraska leaders are touching lives and making a difference.

For more stories or to access transcripts of these podcasts, visit nebraska.edu/NUforNE.

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