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My name is Maddy Kolar, and I’m a current senior management major from Omaha, Nebraska. Like most College of Business students, I remain heavily involved on campus, navigating not only my studies, but also my commitment to my sorority and my internship. Today, I set aside some of these obligations to thank you, all the donors who have supported me and my peers over the years, for allowing us to accomplish what some may only dream of accomplishing. I share how scholarships directly benefited my college experience.

I have been a Husker my entire life. From a young age, my parents instilled the grit and glory mentality. And I’ve since carried that into everything that I do. Upon entering college, I quickly realized that this university, its faculty and its alumni, were going to make a huge impact on my development. The College of Business specifically has gone above and beyond to not only show me how to use my degree program in the real world, but also how to collaborate, innovate and remain resilient.

When I started my freshman year, I had no idea what I wanted to do after college. The only thing I did know is that I wanted to major in business. With assistance from many of our fabulous resources, such as the Business Career Center and Business Advising and Student Engagement office, I found the major and path that fit me and my future goals. Not only have the physical resources supported my future endeavors, but so have the financial resources. As a result of being awarded a scholarship, I’ve had the opportunity to dedicate my time to my studies and finding ways to obtain leadership and professional experiences. There are countless students with a tremendous amount of potential who merely need a little extra support to turn their dreams into reality. My hope is to one day give back and support other future Huskers the way I was graciously supported throughout my time here.

Thank you for your commitment to students. The future of Nebraska is bright with supporters like all of you.”