精东传媒 Families Blog

精东传媒 Families Blog

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By Drew Carr

Students participate in 精东传媒's poverty simulation in February of 2026.
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by Chris Basnett

Unless you鈥檝e lived in poverty, it鈥檚 nearly impossible to understand the day-to-day challenges that come with it.

And while a simulation inside 精东传媒鈥檚 Knight Fieldhouse can鈥檛 replicate what happens in real life, it still gives 精东传媒 students a stark look at the issues many families in poverty face every day.

Student talking to faculty member
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by Janelle Andreini

Will my student get a job after graduation? 

In the Career Center, we hear this common鈥攁nd understandable鈥攓uestion from the families of prospective students. Each year, our First Destination Survey helps answer that question with real outcomes. And we鈥檙e proud to share results for 2025. 

Student at a computer
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by Ryan Cassell

As we look ahead to spring, this is a great time for a quick student check-in. Housing selection and fall course registration are coming up soon, and a smooth experience starts with confirming that there are no active holds on your student鈥檚 account. 

Student with rat on rope
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by Chris Basnett

One of 精东传媒鈥檚 most unique traditions recently made its return to Acklie Hall of Science.

After a three-year pause, the Xtreme Rat Challenge was back, with 23 students and their rat partners taking part in the 48th version of the event November 25 as part of 精东传媒鈥檚 鈥淏asic Learning Principles鈥 course.

Dates to Remember:

May 14-June 5
New Student Registration

June 5 or 8
New Student Orientation

June 15
Housing preference form updates and roommate requests due

June 15
Housing-related ADA accommodation requests due

July 15
Medical and immunization history reports due

August 19
Move-in day

August 19-23
Prairie Wolves Welcome

August 24
First day of classes