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.
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What began with two books has grown into a significant gift empowering thousands of UNL students with free course materials.
“You are helping educate people in a country that doesn’t traditionally have a lot of access to education. It’s having a huge impact on this community, and we’re so thankful for that.”
“I want to thank donors for helping me achieve my goals and focus on school without me worrying about how I am going to afford it.”
“The CASNR Ambassadors program is so special, and I’m really grateful to have this role. I know as an incoming student, I was really grateful that this role existed to ease some of my fears and welcome me to campus.”
“There’s nothing greater than investing in the future. When you invest in someone who is going into education, you are investing in the future because that’s what our children are.”
“Scholarships truly change lives. They give students the ability to focus on learning, involvement and preparing for their careers. Financial support can benefit any student.”
“Their investment does not just stop with me. It carries into every classroom and every student that I will teach.”
“It really does make a difference in the lives of the students receiving support. Not only financially, but just knowing someone is there cheering you on.”
“Receiving support from donors is a great way to ensure that people are staying in Nebraska, getting an education in Nebraska and strengthening our state.”
By Anika Keese ’27 Joseph Shea is preparing to shape our world for good. Since his childhood, Shea has been passionate about discovering how and why things work the way they do. From exploring computers as a kid to being accepted into college at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, technology has been a steady thread running through his life. “I’m a data science major from a small town in Kansas,” Shea said. “I’ve always been interested