Mid-America Transportation Center: Recent Episodes
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In 2006, 2011, and 2016, the Mid-America Transportation Center won the U. S. Department of Transportation’s competition for the Region VII University Transportation Center—the region that includes Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. The consortium partners consist of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Iowa, the University of Kansas, the University of Kansas Medical Center, Lincoln University, Nebraska Indian Community College, and the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln serves as the lead institution of the consortium and MATC has its headquarters on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Ms. Marisa Miakonda Cummings and Mr. Moises Padilla discuss Native student groups and how to be successful.
Ms. Marisa Miakonda Cummings, the Director of Native Student Services for the University of South Dakota, speaks to the group about strategies for success at a 4-year institution.
Ms. Judi gaiashkibos, the Executive Director for the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs, speaks to the group of Scholars Program participants.
Members of the University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange (UNITE) group discuss their various paths in educational journeys.
Mr. Gabriel Bruguier, the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Mid-America Transportation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses how to find funding for 4-year colleges.
Mr. Spencer Thompson, the Recruitment Coordinator for the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses how to "Build Your Education Degree".
Mr. Radell Nared Jr., Senior Assistant Director for the Diversity & Community Outreach Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses how students can transfer their credits to a university.
Dr. Cornelius discusses his past as a Native American student and why the Scholars Program participants should choose to continue their education in a 4-year degree program.
A panel of former and current Native American college students discusses how to expand your future using education
Chancellor Ronnie Green leaves the MATC Scholars Program participants with inspiring words.
What's the why and how to success? - Dr. Maurice Cavitt Voices From the Field - Mr. Quinton Rodgers Journey from Undergraduate to Graduate Student - Ms. Gabriela Perales