After building a solid support system of professional connections and cherished friendships at UNL, Kloee Sander is looking forward to expanding her community on the east coast.
The May 2023 broadcasting graduate has lived in Lincoln her entire life, but starting this fall, she'll trade in her Husker red for Tarheel blue when she begins law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
"I am one step closer to achieving my goals because of the people I met, the professors that invested in me and the opportunities I had here," Sander said. "It is an honor to graduate from UNL and the experience is an important step on my professional journey."
Throughout her time at UNL, Sander had numerous experiences and leadership opportunities that helped her get to where she is today. At CoJMC, Sander was a co-lead and anchor for Nebraska Nightly in the first semester of the Experience Lab. That experience led her to a communications internship at the Nebraska Press Association, a semester-long fellowship at the Omaha-World Herald and a news broadcasting internship at KOLN/KGIN-TV 10/11 News.
On campus, she fostered connections through her sorority Chi Omega, while on UNL's Panhellenic Executive Council as vice president of membership development and as a Mortar Board honor society member.
Most of all, Sander credits her faith-filled friendships at the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center for changing her life. Her various leadership roles as board member, president and vice president of communications helped Sander discover her passion for growth and community.
"The last four years have been full of growth, challenges and victories," Sander said. "The best thing about being a Husker is the community fostered on this campus, and I am thankful for each student I encountered and staff and faculty I met."
Kloee Sander Graduation Spotlight
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Major: Broadcasting (and pre-law)
Minors: Political Science, Communications Studies
What does graduating from Nebraska mean to you?
To graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln means I am one step closer to my goals. I am one step closer because of the people I met, the professors that invested in me and the opportunities I had here. It is an honor to graduate from UNL, and the experience is an important step on my professional journey. The last four years have been full of growth, challenges and victories. I am thankful for each student I encountered and staff and faculty I met.
What were your campus involvements throughout college?
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St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center President, Vice President of Communications and board member
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Chi Omega Sorority
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Panhellenic Executive Council
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Nebraska Nightly Lead
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Fellowship of Catholic University Students
What are you most looking forward to after graduation?
After graduation, I am looking forward to building connections and a community in Chapel Hill with my fiancé, Joe who is also a UNL grad!
What's the best thing about being a husker?
The best thing about being a Husker is the community fostered on this campus. This community is fostered within classrooms, RSO meetings, Greek life, intramurals, walks to class and so much more!
Who would you like to thank for supporting you throughout your college career?
Thank you, Jill Martin! You have believed in me, challenged me and always have been my cheerleader! I am so thankful for your mentorship. Your commitment to the CoJMC and community journalism inspires me.
Anna Sims was the first professor to tell me I had the ability to be a fantastic reporter. She taught me Editing and Reporting I and columns and editorials. Her encouragement meant the world to me.
Thank you to all the Newman Center staff! You have helped me foster friendships and my prayer life through your programing and opportunities. You changed my life!