Easing the Financial Strain
April 20, 2026
What began with two books has grown into a significant gift empowering thousands of UNL students with free course materials.
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.
What began with two books has grown into a significant gift empowering thousands of UNL students with free course materials.
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When Debra White stepped into Memorial Stadium for her first Husker football game, she was captivated by the spirit of game day. That moment sparked a lifelong connection to UNL and a mission to give back.
Kit Schmoker’s lifelong love of reading inspired a gift expanding literacy support across Nebraska through the Schmoker Reading Center at UNL.
Recent graduate Lucas Timm developed strategies for teaching students to read as a tutor in the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This fall, he’s taking those lessons into the classroom as a first-year teacher in the Mead Public Schools.
“Thank you for believing in my success and believing in me as a student, as a person and as a future professional in the banking industry. I really hope to continue to strive to be the best that I can as a student and as a future banker.”
“I am able to have such a fulfilling college experience because of wonderful donors whose support doesn’t just fund tuition. It helps students pursue meaningful experiences, take on leadership roles and grow in ways that extend beyond the classroom,” Gianna Zitella, a senior actuarial science and finance major, said. “Your generosity changes lives, and I hope one day to pay it forward.”
What began as a search for the right major turned into a globe-spanning career in speech-language pathology. Now, this UNL graduate is paying it forward with a planned gift to support future students.
A hub for STEM education at UNO, the Durham Science Center renovation marks a significant step in the university’s aims to prepare the next generation of STEM professionals in Nebraska.
Ruth Scott is one of the most transformational and generous donors in University of Nebraska history. In this Q&A, she discusses her favorite philanthropic projects and the joy of giving.