CHICAGO (WLS) -- A US soldier stationed a half a world away gets some very good news and it was personally delivered by the University of Chicago.
Army Specialist Nate Getahun was thrilled to get a live confirmation at his post in Kuwait that he's been accepted to the U of C for next fall.
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Nate is one of the first students accepted under the school's "Stand Together" program, aimed at expanding admission to under-represented groups, including veterans. The program has a customized application process for active duty service members and veterans.
Nate was surrounded by his unit leaders when he got the good news.
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Nate joined ABC7 Wednesday from Kuwait to talk about his acceptance.