A Legacy of Hope
May 27, 2025
Margaret Kennedy is passionate about helping kids succeed. She has spent her life teaching kids with learning disabilities, and now she’s helping the next generation do the same.
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Margaret Kennedy is passionate about helping kids succeed. She has spent her life teaching kids with learning disabilities, and now she’s helping the next generation do the same.
Gail and Jim Anderson’s story begins on small farms in rural Nebraska, where they learned a strong work ethic that helped them succeed throughout their careers.
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.
After several family members fought and succumbed to cancer, Doris Jones decided to give back to future generations by supporting cancer research.
Burnett Society member Paul Garnett has been a loyal Husker Athletics fan ever since he moved to Nebraska from his home state of Missouri nearly 49 years ago.
Professor Emeritus Dennis Schulte, Ph.D., honored in 2023, and his wife Ruth Ann, are lifelong Nebraskans dedicated to education, establishing scholarships and including UNL in their estate plans.
Burnett Society member Tom McDonald is giving back to future graduate students after 45 years in his microbiology lab, where he worked to help people through science and discovery.
Growing up, the Marsh kids always knew their parents valued education. Today, the Frank and Shirley Marsh Scholarship Fund honors their memory and their significant contributions to Nebraska and UNL.
Lou Anne Rinn is not simply giving back to students at her alma mater. She is reaching them in the most effective ways, considering obstacles and how she can help students get around them.
