NRC Awards Inagural Scholarship to UNL Students
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National Research Corporation awards inaugural scholarship to UNL students
Lincoln, Neb., January 19, 2012 — National Research Corporation (NRC) is pleased to announce Danielle Tucker and Hans Christensen as recipients of the inaugural NRC Rising Stars Scholarship. In partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, NRC created the Rising Stars Scholarship to celebrate, reward and encourage students with an interest in business development, marketing and entrepreneurship. Each recipient receives $2,000 to be applied toward their tuition and fees.
Danielle Tucker is a senior marketing and fashion merchandising major from Pierce, Neb. Throughout her collegiate career, Danielle has displayed exceptional leadership inside and outside of the classroom. Most recently, Danielle returned from an internship with Harper’s Bizarre magazine in New York City.
Hans Christensen is a junior marketing and finance honors student from Johnson, Neb. who has focused on improving the lives of others through international travel, philanthropy and leadership on campus. Hans founded the Lumberjack Club, a campus group dedicated to raising funds for the Lincoln Food Bank’s Backpack Program. To date, the club has raised over $10,000.
A celebration dinner was held and attended by Danielle and Hans, their families, NRC leadership and University of Nebraska faculty and staff.
National Research Corporation (NASDAQ: NRCI) headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a leading provider of performance measurement, improvement services, and governance education to the healthcare industry in the United States and Canada. For additional information, visit www.nationalresearch.com or call 402.475.2525.
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Contact:
Nikki Kinsey
Director of Marketing
National Research Corporation
402.475.2525
nkinsey@nationalresearch.com
