People are inspired to give to the University of Nebraska for many reasons — they want to give every student the opportunity to succeed, they want to be a part of building the state’s workforce and they want to support research and discoveries that will change lives and save lives. So many reasons, so many stories. We hope you’ll be as moved by them as we are.
A newly opened six-story building on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus was designed with state-of-the-art features to prepare a growing number of engineering, construction and computing graduates.
UNO plays an essential role in helping Nebraska address its health care workforce shortages by providing foundational STEM classes and a path to health careers.
During his 22-year tenure as UNK chancellor, Doug Kristensen, J.D., has been a dedicated advocate of bringing health care education to the Kearney campus and creating jobs where they’re needed most.
UNMC Williams Scholar Andrea López Mercado grew up in Lares, Puerto Rico, and was living in the town when it was hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017. She was inspired to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree after witnessing the kindness of pharmacists in the storm’s aftermath.
“These funds help create opportunities for women to connect, especially because we are part of the alumni association. It’s hard to describe just how thankful we are for the generosity of these gifts.”
Nikolas Mainieri Mancio, a senior from Brazil, earned the Student of the Year title at Nebraska’s College of Business.
“Donors to DASH are giving hope without knowing who they’re giving hope to and I think that is so impactful. It’s like they have the seeds of wildflowers in their hands they’re throwing them in the air.”
Professor Emeritus Dennis Schulte, Ph.D., honored in 2023, and his wife Ruth Ann, are lifelong Nebraskans dedicated to education, establishing scholarships and including UNL in their estate plans.
Burnett Society member Tom McDonald is giving back to future graduate students after 45 years in his microbiology lab, where he worked to help people through science and discovery.
For Larry Bradley, scholarship support was the chance he needed. Now a successful professional, Bradley gives back to the Goodrich Scholarship Program that gave him his start.
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., began his tenure as president of the University of Nebraska System July 1. Gold discussed his vision for the university and the vital role trustees and philanthropy play in maximizing its impact.
The Nebraska State Museum has opened a permanent exhibit for wildlife photographer Joel Sartore and welcomed the first recipient of an endowed curatorship at Ashfall Fossil Beds.
