For 24 generosity-packed hours, you can give to support UNK’s three colleges, scholarships, Loper Athletics, the library, our museums, and vital programs that make campus feel more like home.
Mackenzie Welsh didn’t have to go far to find her second home.
Welsh, a junior communication disorders major with a minor in women and gender studies, grew up in Papillion, NE. She knew she wanted a change of scenery as she pursued higher education, but also wanted to remain close to her family.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney quickly became Welsh’s top choice. The opportunity for an affordable education and proximity to home helped UNK stand out, but Welsh was sold on becoming a Loper after she visited campus for the first time.
“It just had a great hometown feel that I really appreciated when I first visited,” she said.
Once she arrived on campus, Welsh quickly found a family in the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. What started as an attempt to meet new people has now turned into a connection Welsh will carry for the rest of her life.
“It has probably been the best thing about my UNK experience by far,” she said.
“I have met the most wonderful human beings. I love our community here and I would 100% say that it is one of the things that has kept me here at UNK.”
Greek life has also given Welsh the opportunity to become a leader on campus. She currently serves as president of the Panhellenic Council. Thanks to the gifts from donors during One Day for UNK, Welsh and the Panhellenic Council have opened the door for more women to experience Greek life by lowering recruitment costs.
She said One Day for UNK provides each chapter with a unique opportunity to come together for a single goal.
“It’s such a huge fundraiser that we can all collaborate on, which doesn’t usually happen,” she said. “I think that has just brought this sense of togetherness and I’m grateful for giving days like this because it’s just so helpful to all of our student organizations.”
"I know that Greek life will benefit greatly from it.”
Your support during One Day for UNK impacts the lives of students like Mackenzie. Thank you for making a gift to support UNK’s colleges, student organizations and making this year’s One Day for UNK a success!
