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.
With her roots firmly planted in Nebraska, Haley Klement is poised to cultivate a future where her passion for plants can flourish, benefiting both her community and the environment.
UNL law student, Hannah-Kate Kinney, overcame financial challenges with scholarships and hopes to give back to her Husker community after graduation.
Student Abby Cantrell said she likes to make people happy. That’s why she sees a career in event planning as the perfect fit for her future. She’s getting the hands-on preparation she needs in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program.
Challenges shape compelling stories, and for UNL sophomore Marlana Saalfeld-Green, her journey is no exception.
“These funds help create opportunities for women to connect, especially because we are part of the alumni association. It’s hard to describe just how thankful we are for the generosity of these gifts.”
Nikolas Mainieri Mancio, a senior from Brazil, earned the Student of the Year title at Nebraska’s College of Business.
The Nebraska State Museum has opened a permanent exhibit for wildlife photographer Joel Sartore and welcomed the first recipient of an endowed curatorship at Ashfall Fossil Beds.
Family is at the center of Caleb Kelly’s life in Pender, Nebraska. So, when he heard about the Presidential Scholars Program at the University of Nebraska, he picked up the phone to see if his perfect ACT score would help him receive a top-tier education while staying close to home.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln junior Matt Girard is grateful for a recently launched University Libraries program that provides him and other students with access to free course materials and e-books. “It makes life a little less stressful,” Girard said.
“When you make a gift to Strive to Thrive, it supports nonprofit organizations, the people they serve and the students who participate in the class. It’s an investment in the future.”
