Colleges - Universities

Provides a Catholic liberal arts college that creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles.

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Education Services | Union College

3800 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 486-2600

www.ucollege.edu

Four year comprehensive college with major programs in art, business, computer information systems, education, psychology, humanities, English, communications, history, international studies, music, nursing, physical education, science, mathematics, religion, social work, international rescue and relief, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

Academic library with online reference, inter-library loan and document delivery. Services are available to Union College students, faculty and staff members, patrons of reciprocal libraries, as well as any adult Lincoln resident. Information available at www.ucollege.edu/library

College students volunteer their services for a variety of projects at no cost.

Union Market bakery and campus dining.

Ortner Center offers guest rooms and conference rooms available for rent.

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Library Services Colleges/Universities

University | Northern Illinois University

1425 West Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, IL 60115

(815) 753-0446

www.niu.edu

A state university located in DeKalb.

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Community College | Southeast Community College

8800 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68520

(402) 471-3333

www.southeast.edu

Provides a community college.

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Community Colleges

Education Services | North Iowa Area Community College

500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

(641) 423-1264

www.niacc.edu

Offers a two year college offering technical and continuing educational programs, English Language Learners, and HSED/High School equivalency instruction.

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Community Colleges

Community College | Southeast Community College

610 Jefferson Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370

(402) 323-5591

www.southeast.edu

Provides a community college.

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Community Colleges

Education Services | Briar Cliff University

3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104

(712) 279-5200

www.briarcliff.edu

Four year private liberal arts education in a Catholic Franciscan setting.

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Education Services | Bryan Medical Center East Campus

1535 South 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68506

(402) 481-3801

www.bryanhealthcollege.edu/bcohs

Offers graduate and undergraduate program in the health care field, including nursing, sonography/ultrasound, nurse anesthesia, and biomedical sciences.

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Education Services | Buena Vista University

610 West 4th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588

(800) 383-2821

www.bvu.edu

Private university offering undergraduate and graduate education.

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Graduate Degree Programs | Nebraska Wesleyan University

5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504

(402) 466-2371

www.nebrwesleyan.edu

NWU graduate students benefit from powerful networks, personal mentoring and experience-based learning in a format that supports the schedules of working adults.

Graduate degrees include:
-- Online Master of Business Administration
-- Online MSN to MBA Bridge
-- Master of Social Work: evening classes in Lincoln
-- Online MSN/MBA Joint Degree
-- Online Master of Science in Nursing
-- Master of Athletic Training coming in May 2025

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Education Services | Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 271-1700

www.dmu.edu

A graduate health sciences university offering degree programs in osteopathic medicine, anatomy, biomedical sciences (M.S.B.S. and Ph.D.), podiatric medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health and health care administration.

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Education Services | Graceland University

1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140

(641) 784-5000

www.graceland.edu

Offers more than 40 academic majors and programs, 18 varsity sports, and a full program of intramural sports and campus-wide activities.

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Education Services through DMACC Urban Campus | University of Northern Iowa

1100 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

(319) 273-2864

www.uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College partnered to expand pathways to online degree completion opportunities for students located in and around Des Moines. In addition to the Elementary Education BA 2+2 program currently offered in Carroll and Ankeny, four other programs are currently available to DMACC students who wish to continue their education and complete a four-year degree. All programs can be completed without the need to attend classes in Cedar Falls. Scholarships available.

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Continuing Education | Kirkwood Community College

2301 Oakdale Boulevard, Coralville, IA 52241

(319) 358-3100

www.kirkwood.edu

Continuing education courses, including general interest classes, computer classes and pre-employment training programs.

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Continuing Education Community Colleges

Education Services | Western Nebraska Community College

1750 Sweetwater Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301

(308) 763-2000

www.wncc.edu

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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Citizenship Education Life Skills Education English as a Second Language Literacy Programs Career Counseling High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites Community Colleges High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction Tutoring Services Adult Basic Education

Community College | Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

11220 State Highway 1, Robinson, IL 62454

(618) 544-8657

www.iecc.edu/

Offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs and provide continuing education opportunities in many areas.

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Technical/Trade Schools Community Colleges

Community College | Southeast Community College

1406 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410

(402) 323-3636

www.southeast.edu

Provides a community college.

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Community Colleges

Education Services | Western Nebraska Community College

371 College Drive, Sidney, NE 69162

(308) 254-5450

www.wncc.edu

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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Citizenship Education Life Skills Education English as a Second Language Literacy Programs Career Counseling High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites Community Colleges High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction Tutoring Services Adult Basic Education

University | University of Nebraska at Omaha

6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182

(402) 554-2800

www.unomaha.edu

Degree programs, including graduate and undergraduate.

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Education Services | Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Center, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701-8015

(319) 296-2320

www.hawkeyecollege.edu

Offers a variety of courses to meet the needs of any student: Career Training, Certifications, Licenses, and Permits, Computers and Technology, Health and Public Safety, Life and Leisure, Transportation, Workplace Advancement.

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Community Colleges