
Virtual reality may seem like an expensive, esoteric tool of the future. But several university-led initiatives and driven professionals are making it easy for curious students to learn about and experiment with the immersive technology.

About 50 hopefuls showed up for the football tryouts in the fall of 2016. Welde was one of three players to make the team as a walk-on.

“I don’t quit very easily, at anything, and I’m not done with this yet."

"I couldn’t believe that I reached the absolute peak of cheerleading. I could call myself a professional."

"Too many college kids are graduating with these loans, and it will affect their adult life and long-term until they can pay them off."