Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Evvie Yendra

Meet Evvie Yendra, a senior from Hickman, NE
Meet Evvie Yendra, a senior from Hickman, NE

Hometown: Hickman, NE

Major: Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Biological Sciences | Minor in Fisheries & Wildlife

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2026

Why did you choose to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

I wanted to stay close to home and there are so many incredible opportunities offered through CASNR.

What’s your favorite part of being a student at UNL or on East Campus?

I love the community aspect on East Campus. There is such a great support system for students and I’ve loved the hands-on learning experiences I’ve had. I also adore Hardin Hall--it has become a second home to me.

Have you had any internship or job experiences during college? If so, tell us about one and what you learned.

I worked at a nature summer camp as a counselor and am now directing the camp! I’ve learned the value of educating about nature and exposing kids to the outdoors at a young age. I got to foster a love and care for the environment and as director have learned a lot about effective communication and how to plan activities that are both fun and educational.

Read the rest of Evvie's story at https://instituteofagriculturenaturalresources.exposure.co/meet-a-husker-evvie-yendra?source=share-instituteofagriculturenaturalresources