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.
“Scholarships truly change lives. They give students the ability to focus on learning, involvement and preparing for their careers. Financial support can benefit any student.”
“Their investment does not just stop with me. It carries into every classroom and every student that I will teach.”
“It really does make a difference in the lives of the students receiving support. Not only financially, but just knowing someone is there cheering you on.”
“What we’re doing couldn’t be done any other way. This program couldn’t exist, and without this program, these people will not receive definitive, life-changing care.”
“It’s so nice for students to have something outside the classroom, even if it is directly tied to what they’re going to school for.”
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, DDS, 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.
“I just want to give the biggest thank-you to those who supported this fund. It’s more than just financial help. It was so encouraging to see someone support students like me.”