Bellevue University Recognized by Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Bellevue University received a Pillar of the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award during the Chamber's Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sept. 25. The award recognizes organizations whose partnership and commitment have helped strengthen the Chamber and the communities it serves.
Key Facts
- Bellevue University received the Pillar of the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award on Sept. 25.
- The award recognizes organizations that have supported the Chamber through long-term partnership and engagement.
- Socorro Carrera, Bellevue University Global Partnerships Specialist and Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board member, presented the award.
- Jim Nekuda, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, and Julie Verbeley, Director of International Student Services, accepted the award on behalf of the University.
- The recognition highlighted Bellevue University's work with the Latino community and its commitment to expanding access to education.
Bellevue University Recognized for Partnership and Community Impact
Bellevue University received a Pillar of the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award during the Chamber's Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sept. 25. The award honors organizations whose partnership and commitment have contributed to the Chamber's mission and the communities it serves.
Socorro Carrera, a Global Partnerships Specialist at Bellevue University and a member of the Chamber's Board of Directors, presented the award. During the presentation, she recognized Bellevue University's engagement with the Latino community and the role education plays in creating opportunities for individuals and families.
Bellevue University partners with employers, community organizations and workforce leaders to expand access to higher education and career-focused learning opportunities. Through partnerships like our work with the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we help connect learners to degrees, certificates and educational pathways that support workforce needs. This recognition reflects the value of working together to create opportunities for students, employers and communities.
Strengthening Access to Education Through Partnerships
Bellevue University works with community organizations, employers and education partners to expand access to higher education for learners from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Through these partnerships, the University supports students as they pursue certificates, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees aligned to workforce and community needs.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).