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A superintendent predicted who Alan Stanek’s future wife would be during a job interview. Sixty years later, their love story and commitment to education continue to change lives.
Burnett Society member Michelle R. Wright established a planned gift to support students at UNO after being encouraged to pursue her own education.
“As a first-generation college student, it means so much just to have the opportunity to be here,” Taina Davis, a junior marketing major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business, said. “Their support has helped me gain a better understanding of what I want to do with my future.”
“Helping someone achieve a smile they’re proud of — and hopefully giving them greater confidence along the way — is what excites me most about my future career,” Julia Reimer, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Dentistry, said.
“[This scholarship] helped me focus more on learning, growing and making the most of my time at UNK without being as worried about the overall cost,” Kaden Gilbert, a 2026 University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate, said.
“[Donor support] puts us in a really special position where we can offer high-quality experiences to prospective and current students,” Melissa McCoy, assistant dean for admissions and enrollment operations at the University of Nebraska’s College of Law, said. “We could not do that without our esteemed alumni and donors who are willing to invest in this college. I feel very fortunate, and I’m incredibly grateful for what our donors do for us.”
“I’m very grateful for the willingness of our donors to support new and innovative programs that are truly making a difference in the communities we serve.,” Jessica Downes, PharmD and clinical associate professor in UNMC’s Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, said.
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“I am so grateful that I was able to get a scholarship and go to UNL Law,” Amanda Landaverde, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, said. “Receiving a full ride truly changed my life, and I don’t know what my career would look like had I not received it.”
