For many college students, choosing where to study can be overwhelming.

The choice could be clear, or it could come from a gut feeling. For Celia Owen, a senior marketing major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, that moment happened during a family trip, leading her from Geneva, Illinois, to Nebraska’s vibrant campus.

“I honestly didn’t expect much, but once I stepped onto the campus, I just felt it,” Owen said. “The community was amazing, the campus had a great vibe, and it felt like a place I could see myself growing. I had a feeling this was where I wanted to go.”

Owen is now a proud Husker, enrolled in the College of Business and deeply involved in Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi). This professional fraternity, with roots in the College of Business, plays a pivotal role in shaping student careers and fostering community.

The fraternity’s work extends beyond professional growth, though. It also has a strong focus on brotherhood and social connection. AKPsi, with its diverse group of members — ranging from business majors to biology majors to journalism majors and beyond — creates a place where students from all disciplines can come together.

Founded at Nebraska in 1914, the AKPsi chapter has ambitious plans for the future, but they face challenges, primarily in terms of funding and chapter numbers.

“We’re aiming to increase our numbers,” Owen said. “It’s been tough, but we’re doing everything we can to build up the chapter. Every donation from Glow Big Red and every piece of support helps us move closer to that goal.”

In previous years, donations from Glow Big Red provided members with opportunities to attend the fraternity’s national convention, Elevate. This year, donations will be used for attending Elevate, funding recruitment and brotherhood events, buying study night supplies and funding the alumni banquet, Yellow Rose.

“Our chapter is incredibly thankful for the generous support of Glow Big Red,” Owen said. “Their contributions make a real difference in the lives of our members by helping us grow as leaders, professionals and individuals.”

After serving a term as AKPsi president, Owen now looks to her future post-graduation. She plans to join Dell Technologies as an inside product specialist.