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.
“I’m grateful and in awe of our donors because they remain committed to us and clearly want us to succeed, which really gives me so much motivation.”
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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.
New wearable devices aim to help people with chronic conditions or injuries to get timely diagnoses and treatment.
A $4 million gift is supporting student workers at the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications. As a college ambassador, one student shares how the job has deepened his connection to the university.
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.
When Riley Dinslage started playing golf, he never thought it would lead to a passion for, of all things, grass. Now, as a senior turfgrass science major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dinslage has tended to the turf of PGA tournaments and Husker stadiums.
“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.”
“The experiences [donor support] has helped provide for myself and my co-workers have been unlike anything we would have received anywhere else. Thanks to your support, we have been able to cover things that I feel like we never would have dreamed of otherwise.”
