By contributing to the University of Nebraska, you become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a lasting impact. Your generosity fuels academic excellence, groundbreaking research and community engagement, all of which shape the future of Nebraska and beyond. Every donation, no matter the size, helps create opportunities for students, supports innovative programs and enhances the university’s ability to address the challenges of tomorrow. Together, we can continue to inspire, educate and lead. Your support is not just a gift—it’s an investment in the future. Let’s make a difference, one story at a time.
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.
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.
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.
Rodney D. Bennett, Ed.D., took office as the 21st chancellor of UNL July 1. Pride of Place interviewed him to discover his vision for the university.
UNO Chancellor Joanne Li is passionate about Omaha, and her community-based vision for UNO helped inspire a landmark $19 million gift to the university from Barbara and Wally Weitz.
Ask Dean Lance C. Pérez why he wants to create “a bigger, better College of Engineering” at UNL, and he’s ready with a Nebraska-centric answer. By constructing buildings, hiring new faculty, recruiting more students and expanding research, the state’s only engineering college can spur economic development in Nebraska.
Marisa Macy accepted her job at UNK last fall — sight unseen. She interviewed during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, so the process was conducted virtually. She knew nearly nothing about Nebraska, but the job was so perfect, she jumped at the opportunity.
