Peak Performance Powered by Science
December 1, 2025
Smart tech, sharp data and a holistic team are redefining athlete care at UNO — preventing injuries before they happen and powering peak performance across every sport.
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.
Smart tech, sharp data and a holistic team are redefining athlete care at UNO — preventing injuries before they happen and powering peak performance across every sport.
New wearable devices aim to help people with chronic conditions or injuries to get timely diagnoses and treatment.
Project Health is more than a building. It’s a $2.19 billion vision to transform patient care, train the next generation of health care professionals, fuel research and boost Nebraska’s economy.
UNK’s construction management program turns passion into profession — with hands-on learning, expert faculty and 100% job placement.
“It is a big relief to not have to constantly worry about financial struggles,” said graduate student Payton Easley, who also received a scholarship through the UNL Grenville K. Yuill Memorial Masters of Architectural Engineering Scholarship Fund. “It’s helped me focus on school instead of stressing about money.”
By Noah Johnson When Nyasha Chihonde emigrated from Africa to the United States in 2024, he wasn’t sure what his
“We wouldn’t even have had the opportunity to start this journey without donor support, so I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this fund,. It’s a great place.”
What began with two books has grown into a significant gift empowering thousands of UNL students with free course materials.
“You are helping educate people in a country that doesn’t traditionally have a lot of access to education. It’s having a huge impact on this community, and we’re so thankful for that.”
“I want to thank donors for helping me achieve my goals and focus on school without me worrying about how I am going to afford it.”
“The CASNR Ambassadors program is so special, and I’m really grateful to have this role. I know as an incoming student, I was really grateful that this role existed to ease some of my fears and welcome me to campus.”
“I just want to give a huge thank-you. Most donors do not even know who they are helping, but they are still investing in our futures.”