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.
Barbara Keating, a Burnett Society member, transformed her working-class background into a distinguished academic career. Her planned giving now supports sociology students at her alma maters, UNO and UNL.
Patti and Joel Meier, Burnett Society members, live adventurously and give back generously. They’ve kayaked and motorcycled globally, supporting UNL’s outdoor programs and the arts to inspire future generations.
Rachel Holloway Lloyd, UNL’s first female chemistry professor, defied 19th-century norms. Mark Griep’s research rediscovered her legacy, inspiring a fund supporting future faculty and honoring Lloyd’s pioneering spirit.
Robert Dewaele, a sculptor and crop insurance adjuster, found solace in art after receiving a correct diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. His planned gift supports autism diagnosis and treatment.
Mark and Carol Moseman’s extensive collection of agrarian art, reflecting their upbringing in rural Nebraska, finds a permanent home at the Great Plains Art Museum, ensuring its preservation and accessibility.
Bea Kalisch, inspired by a nurse’s uniform at age 9, embarked on a nursing career. Now, through a UNMC scholarship, she aims to empower future nurses to make a difference.
Jack and Judy Crowley, proud alumni of UNK, embody the spirit of giving. With scholarships and a legacy of service, they’ve shaped the university and their community for generations to come.
Dwayne Zobell’s journey from Montana to UNMC led to a life dedicated to global dental care. With generosity, he supports UNMC’s College of Dentistry and Lied Transplant Center through estate plans.
Now that Greg Snyder is retired, he spends a lot of time at airports. As a volunteer with Travelers Aid, Greg, who is a Burnett Society member, staffs the information desk at Reagan Washington National to help people find their gates, hail a cab or even get patched up like one unlucky man who fell down an escalator.
Burnett Society member Susanna Von Essen grew up a farm girl. She was raised just outside Pender, Nebraska, a town of about 1,100 people that sits along the Logan Creek.
