Students boost knowledge of digital landscape for area seniors

by Kristina Jackson | University Communication and Marketing

January 30, 2026

Cooper Sorensen, a first-year student studying business administration, shows Patti and Jim Wood how to navigate Windows 11 on their laptop. Sorensen volunteered for the monthly event held by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engage Lincoln program and Aging Partners with several other members of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Cooper Sorensen, a first-year student studying business administration, shows Patti and Jim Wood how to navigate Windows 11 on their laptop. Sorensen volunteered for the monthly event held by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engage Lincoln program and Aging Partners with several other members of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing

In a time when technology is always changing and more things are moving online, University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are helping the community learn more about their personal devices and how to use them.

University students have been volunteering with Aging Partners of Lincoln, holding monthly digital literacy workshops to help area seniors navigate their phones, laptops or other digital devices and the evolving digital landscape. Ben Middendorf, Victory Park Senior Center manager with Aging Partners, said one-on-one sessions with students help the seniors feel more self-sufficient.

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