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.
After 52 years of teaching, Richard Brown has established a scholarship to support students in subjects that are critical but vulnerable to budget cuts.
Claudia and John Reinhardt, D.D.S., are Burnett Society members who have established a planned gift to support the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln. John is dean emeritus and a professor in the Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry at UNMC, and Claudia has had a long career in nonprofit and higher education communications.
“To those who have made a gift to support a student organization at UNO, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude. Your support directly impacts students by helping them create meaningful experiences, build community and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.”
By Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications Avery Lowther’s path to medicine began long before she arrived at the University of Nebraska
“Receiving support from donors is a great way to ensure that people are staying in Nebraska, getting an education in Nebraska and strengthening our state.”
By Anika Keese ’27 The Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center offers a unique experience to every person who visits.
“I just want to thank everyone who supported this fund. Your gift means so much because there are so many students like me that are working hard and just need that little push. Having opportunities like this available is really important for students.”
“I think the fact that I’m going back and finishing this degree tells you everything you need to know about this program. It’s worth spending that time to come back again.”