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.
Students in the Teacher Scholars Academy at UNL and UNO are benefiting from a cohort-based scholarship program that offers a professional path to Nebraska classrooms and nurtures lasting relationships.
Tim Hodges loves to turn an A into an A-plus. As head of the Clifton Strengths Institute at UNL, Hodges uses his strengths to help students find their own strengths and realize their true potential.
The National Geographic Photo Ark exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum features the work of world-renowned wildlife photographer, Nebraska native and UNL alumnus Joel Sartore.
Two philanthropic gifts benefiting the University of Nebraska honor the legacy of the late Richard “Dick” Holland, reflecting his passion for the arts and his longtime support of public health.
“I’m really grateful for all the support I’ve had, whether it’s been from my family, my professors, or the financial help through scholarships. It makes all the difference in being able to keep my eyes on the prize and do what I love. Dental hygiene isn’t just a career for me — it’s a chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives.”
“My vision is to have Campus Recreation be a part of every Husker story. It may look different for everyone, but the goal is to help students thrive in every part of their life.”
“[Your gift] has a human impact. It’s really cool to see that there’s power within one individual to be able to increase the quality of life or the quality of life of a student’s education. You are ultimately making a change with your donation.”
“Our chapter is incredibly thankful for the generous support of Glow Big Red. Their contributions make a real difference in the lives of our members by helping us grow as leaders, professionals and individuals.”
Don Chamberlain first fell in love with computer programming at UNL. After a varied career in the computer industry, Don decided to give back to future students at his alma mater.
Jennifer Jennings, Ph.D., has established a planned gift to support scholarships and experiential learning opportunities for students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Read her Q&A.
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By Lily Dohman Stepping into the Director of Hockey Operations role at the University of Nebraska at Omaha was a
