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Updated: Alumnus gives $20 million to support agriculture at UNL

Paul EnglerUniversity of Nebraska alumnus and cattleman Paul F. Engler of Amarillo, Texas, announced today a $20 million gift to support programs in agribusiness at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

“I think about myself and my age, and I still have fire in my belly,” Engler said. “We need to identify these boys and girls who have that fire in the belly when they are young and then when they come to the university, expose them to a curriculum that teaches risk—how to evaluate it and how to manage it—because if you do not take risk as an entrepreneur, you are not going to make it.”

Posted by: Chris Cooper in Campaign Update, Front Page, UNL, Media on March 1st, 2010 Comments: 2 Read More

Legal Action

The University of Nebraska College of Law has benefited significantly over the years from the generosity of Virginia Schmid and her late husband, Marvin. Their gifts, which exceed $1 million, allowed the college to renovate and expand its library and collections in 2002.

Posted by: Chris Cooper in UNL on February 19th, 2010 Comments: 0 Read More

Coming Home

Pete JenkinsThe University of Nebraska–Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and School of Music, together with the University of Nebraska Foundation, celebrated the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus Earl “Pete” Jenkins as part of the University Singers concert on Oct. 15 in Kimball Recital Hall. Jenkins died Aug. 3, 2009.

Posted by: Chris Cooper in UNL on February 19th, 2010 Comments: 0 Read More

Midwest hospitality kept National Hispanic Scholar right here at home

Rick CantrilAs a National Hispanic Scholar in high school, Richard Cantril had his choice of a number of colleges. After visiting Nebraska and many others, the senior business major from Scottsbluff chose the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Posted by: Chris Cooper in Campaign Update, Front Page, UNL on February 19th, 2010 Comments: 0 Read More

Student awarded first Louis Crompton Scholarship; organizers hope to endow scholarship this year

Jason LuchtJason Lucht of Gretna, Neb., is the first recipient of the Louis Crompton Scholarship. The scholarship fund was established as a tribute to Louis Crompton, a longtime English professor at UNL and an early leader in gay and lesbian studies.

Posted by: Robb Crouch in Front Page, UNL on January 6th, 2010 Comments: 2 Read More

James E. Ryan Professor of Film Studies discusses why people are drawn to films like 2012

Film expert and professor Wheeler Winston Dixon, the James E. Ryan Professor of Film Studies, discusses why people are drawn to films like the new blockbuster film "2012." His endowed professorship was a gift from the estate of Mr. James E. Ryan, who lived in Lincoln.

Posted by: Lindsey Horner in UNL, Media on December 4th, 2009 Comments: 0 Read More

Engineering graduates Brightfelt and Jones recognized for service and generosity

 

Bob Brightfelt and Ken Jones, both graduates of the UNL College of Engineering, were recognized on Nov. 5, 2009, for their longtime service and for their generosity in supporting students and academic programs within the college. UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman, Nebraska Engineering’s Dean David Allen and NU Foundation President Clary Castner helped to honor the two grads by dedicating named areas within the college’s Othmer Hall.

Posted by: Lindsey Horner in UNL, Media on November 6th, 2009 Comments: 0 Read More

Gifts in action: First Johnny Carson Lectureship Oct. 16

Heeeeere’s to Johnny!!!The university is hosting the first Johnny Carson Lectureship, made possible with generous support from the great entertainer. The lecture event, with “Tonight Show” producers and writers, is Oct. 16, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 N 13th St. in Lincoln. It’s free and open to the public.

Posted by: Lindsey Horner in UNL on October 2nd, 2009 Comments: 0 Read More

Reading center at UNL receives boost of support

Struggling to read is frustrating for young readers and places stress on families who don’t understand why their child may be lagging behind in school. The Reading Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been a resource for Nebraska families for five years by helping children of all ages improve their reading abilities and do better in all areas of school.

Posted by: Robb Crouch in UNL, Media on September 22nd, 2009 Comments: 0 Read More

One-of-a-kind School Combines Disciplines

The combination of architectural engineering and construction programs make The Charles W. Durham School the only one of its kind in the nation.

Housed in Omaha at The Peter Kiewit Institute, the school is part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Engineering. Is it Lincoln? Is it Omaha? Is it UNL? It can all be a little confusing.

Posted by: Chris Cooper in UNL on September 11th, 2009 Comments: 0 Read More