Yano and Cindy Mangiameli Establish Scholarship for Maverick Hockey Goalie
Omaha Athletics is proud to announce that longtime supporters Yano and Cindy Mangiameli have established the Yano and Cindy Mangiameli Goalie Scholarship. The couple pledged the gift through the University of Nebraska Foundation to fund a scholarship to be awarded to the starting goalie.
The commitment is in support of the UNO Hockey Excellence Fund, which provides financial support for program priorities such as travel, personnel, recruiting, facilities, equipment, student-athlete scholarships and other holistic support, including dedicated mental health and nutrition support.
“The goalie is one of the most important positions on the ice,” Yano Mangiameli said. “We are proud to attach our family name to this scholarship for such a vital spot in the program. We created this named scholarship to support Maverick Hockey and invest in its future.”
The amount of the gift commitment is not being disclosed at the donors’ request.
Yano and Cindy Mangiameli have been Maverick Hockey season ticketholders since the program was established in 1997. The couple are also members of the UNO Hockey Blue Line Club, which promotes Maverick Hockey through fundraising and fan support. Yano submitted one of the winning entries to select the name of the club’s newsletter, “In the Crease.”
The Mangiamelis also have been season ticketholders for men’s basketball and baseball, and previously established a scholarship for the Omaha baseball program. Yano, a retired orthopedic implant distributor, also volunteered for the UNO baseball program, working at camps and providing color commentary for games. The couple has one son, Shane, who lives in Hawaii with daughter-in-law, Chrystie Fujimoto, M.D., and their two children, Maile and Maverick.
“The Mangiameli family has been long connected to Omaha Athletics,” Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell said. “The investment to name the goalie scholarship further solidifies Yano and Cindy’s legacy with our department and provides a full circle moment for them. I am so grateful for their friendship and, on behalf of our organization, I cannot express enough gratitude for their commitment to supporting such a critical position on the ice. We look forward to celebrating their support and having this position named in their honor.”
This is the second position-specific scholarship for the Omaha Hockey program. The other position-specific scholarship, the Menke Family Captain’s Scholarship, was announced earlier this year for the captain of the Omaha Hockey program. Scholarships assist Omaha Hockey head coach Mike Gabinet in recruiting prospective student-athletes who excel on the ice and demonstrate excellent leadership qualities.
“The entire Omaha Hockey program is grateful to Yano and Cindy for this gift,” Gabinet said. “The gift to create the goalie scholarship demonstrates to our student-athletes how invested our community is in the program. I know that having their name associated with the goalie position will inspire our entire team and serve as a reminder for how much the city of Omaha is backing them all.”
The gift was made as part of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. The campaign is a historic effort to engage 150,000 benefactors to give $3 billion to support University of Nebraska students, faculty, academic and clinical programs and research to address the needs of the state. Scholarships are a top priority of the campaign.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.
About the University of Nebraska Foundation
The University of Nebraska Foundation grows relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. During the most recent fiscal year, a record $388.8 million in new funds were committed to aid UNK, UNL, UNO, NCTA and UNMC and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. In addition, 57,603 donors supported the University of Nebraska. Alumni engagement and fundraising are efficient, with the University of Nebraska receiving more than $7 in gifts for every $1 spent. Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future is its current campaign with a goal to raise $3 billion from 150,000 unique benefactors to support the University of Nebraska. More information is at OnlyinNebraska.org.
