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Portraits of Philanthropy: Paul Engler

May 14, 2024

Paul F. Engler passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 94. Below is Paul’s personal reflection on giving, which was originally published

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“Impacting Someone’s Life Is An Incredible Feeling”

October 3, 2022

“I think education is very important, and all of these young people need to have a career. That’s our future. The young people become educated and good citizens.”

University of Nebraska Medical Center- Fred + Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

A Place of Hope and Healing

September 21, 2022

Five years after the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened its doors to patients, director Ken Cowan discusses the revolutionary strides made in cancer care at the state-of-the-art facility. “There’s no other cancer center built like this in the world,” he said.

‘I’m So Proud of What Those in This State Achieve’

August 26, 2020

Marian Battey Andersen has assumed the role of matriarch for the numerous organizations that she has elevated over the years.

Impact of CARES Act on Charitable Giving

August 12, 2020

It’s important to speak with a trusted adviser to consider how the CARES Act affects your individual situation. At least four provisions of the Act might be relevant to Burnett Society members and others who provide charitable support to nonprofit organizations.

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Donor Impact Spotlight: Steve and Lisa Todd

August 6, 2020

“It’s a certain pride, having gone to the university and to be affiliated with it. We talk proudly about how great of an experience it was and what a great school it is.”

Burnett Member Spotlight: Floyd Hillman

July 30, 2020

My parents instilled in me the practice of charitable giving including paying or giving back to those that that enabled me.

UNMC Alumna Shares Passion for Nursing and Giving Back

July 3, 2020

“We love what we did,” Sharon Holyoke said. “And we just hope we leave the world a better place than we started.”

University of Nebraska is always in her heart

July 2, 2020

“I think education is very important, and all of these young people need to have a career. That’s our future. The young people become educated and good citizens.”

Hidden Treasures: Robert K. Oswald Memorial Endowed Scholarship

June 8, 2020

Through the thoughtfulness of an old friend, a student scholarship fund honors the life of University of Nebraska alumnus and WWII veteran Robert K. Oswald

Hoehner family’s contributions recognized by UNK College of Education

March 5, 2020

The College of Education celebrated the dedication of the Hoehner Family Conference Room on Feb. 28, 2020. With the Hoehners’ gift, the college was able to redevelop the frequently used conference space, giving it new flooring, furnishings, lighting and a multimedia upgrade that includes an 82-inch television monitor and the latest video conferencing capabilities.

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Portraits of Philanthropy: Paul Engler

“Impacting Someone’s Life Is An Incredible Feeling”

A Place of Hope and Healing

Make a gift to the University of Nebraska

‘I’m So Proud of What Those in This State Achieve’

Impact of CARES Act on Charitable Giving

Donor Impact Spotlight: Steve and Lisa Todd

Burnett Member Spotlight: Floyd Hillman

UNMC Alumna Shares Passion for Nursing and Giving Back

University of Nebraska is always in her heart

Hidden Treasures: Robert K. Oswald Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Hoehner family’s contributions recognized by UNK College of Education

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you’ve made in someone else’s.

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Measure your life by the difference you’ve made in someone else’s.

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Measure your life by the difference
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