Nelnet 2025 Year in Review: Building Momentum for the Future

Discover Nelnet’s achievements, innovations, and community impact in 2025—and explore how you can be part of what’s next in 2026.

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Wendi Beck Receives 2025 Butterfield Leadership Award

For 19 years, Wendi Beck has shaped Nelnet with mentorship and care, guiding associates through change and growth. Her selfless leadership has now earned her the 2025 Butterfield Award—honoring a career built on service and impact.

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Nelnet Announces Fourth Quarter SERVE Award Recipients

Explore how Nelnet’s SERVE awards foster our culture by recognizing associates who go the extra mile—and meet the 11 award recipients from Q4.

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Nelnet’s 2024 Year in Review

As 2024 winds down, we reflect on significant events and milestones impacting Nelnet’s associates, leaders, and business units throughout 2024.

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Nelnet Announces Third Quarter SERVE Award Recipients

Read about the 12 Nelnet associates who received SERVE Awards in Q2—and why these awards are vital to celebrating Nelnet’s associates and supporting our culture.

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6 Tips for Celebrating National Career Development Month

At Nelnet, we believe opportunities like networking, mentorship, training, and education are essential to building a strong company, but also helping associates develop rewarding, successful careers. Discover six tips to propel your career forward.

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NelVets Associate Resource Group Supports Veterans Every Day

At Nelnet, support for veterans doesn’t just happen on Veterans Day. Learn how NelVets, an associate resource group, provides comradery for members, promotes awareness, and serves Nelnet by helping to provide veteran experience in all areas of the business.

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Nelnet Benefits in Action: Free Tuition

On Oct. 9, 2024, 32 Nelnet associates received a degree that cost them nothing—thanks to Nelnet and the Colorado Technical University Commitment Grant.

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Nelnet Announces Second Quarter SERVE Award Recipients

Read about the 12 Nelnet associates who received SERVE Awards in Q2—and why these awards are vital to celebrating Nelnet’s associates and supporting our culture.

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