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“It is a big relief to not have to constantly worry about financial struggles,” said graduate student Payton Easley, who also received a scholarship through the UNL Grenville K. Yuill Memorial Masters of Architectural Engineering Scholarship Fund. “It’s helped me focus on school instead of stressing about money.”
By Noah Johnson When Nyasha Chihonde emigrated from Africa to the United States in 2024, he wasn’t sure what his future would hold. At the time, he was working in roles centered around animal production with small-scale dairy farmers. Chihonde began applying for jobs but was encouraged by a friend enrolled at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to consider applying to the school. He began his first semester that fall but was faced with a challenge.
“We wouldn’t even have had the opportunity to start this journey without donor support, so I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this fund,. It’s a great place.”
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.”
