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Trey Svatos poses in front of a computer

Finding His Future Through Tech

November 8, 2023

The UNK Department of Cyber Systems offers a wide range of majors for students interested in tech careers as job opportunities grow exponentially.

Chancellor Joanne Li speaks at UNO commencement.

The Identity of an Urban University

November 8, 2023

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li is passionate about Omaha, and her community-based vision for UNO helped inspire a landmark $19 million gift to the university from Barbara and Wally Weitz.

Professor Michelle Paxton, Director, Children's Justice Clinic and Center on Children, Families, and the Law, photoshoot for law college. November 12, 2021. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication

Giving Voice To the Vulnerable

November 7, 2023

The Children’s Justice Clinic, now permanently endowed, provides abused and neglected children advocates in court while offering hands-on experience for student attorneys.

During her visit to UNMC, Millie Williams met with several of the newly named and newly funded Williams Scholars.

College of Pharmacy hosts Millie Williams, a namesake, supporter and friend

October 4, 2023

By Kalani Simpson, UNMC Strategic Communications UNMC, the College of Pharmacy and the University of Nebraska Foundation recently hosted a thank-you celebration honoring one of pharmacy’s

Giving day icons for One Day for UNK and Wear Black, Give Back.

Fall Giving Days Will Support UNK and UNO

September 6, 2023

Mark your calendars now for two opportunities this fall to support the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. One

Ron Braun and his wife pose for a photo in front of greenery

Burnett Society Spotlight: Ron Braun

August 28, 2023

Ron Braun, M.D., is a 1965 graduate of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He and his wife of 64

UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications with sun setting in the background.

Guest Feature: Burnett Society member reflects on the impact of his gifts

August 17, 2023

Randy Essex, former executive editor of the Omaha World-Herald and a graduate of UNL, believes setting up a scholarship for students who struggle to pay for school is the best money he’s ever spent.

Man With Students At Lincoln Wastwater Treament Plant

Nebraska: A Great State for Engineers

July 27, 2023

By Robyn Murray Trustees Envision a Strong Engineering Future for Nebraska When Janine and Kevin McArdle tell people where they’re from, they usually hear some

After Life of Service, Donors Set Up Scholarship in Son’s Name

July 14, 2023

Bob and Barbara Blair have continued their commitment to giving back by establishing a scholarship in the name of their son, who had special needs and passed away in 2009.

‘Helping Each Other’

June 8, 2023

For the first time, future physicians will complete their medical training in Kearney.

Drawing a Line in the Sand

May 31, 2023

A noble effort is underway to turn the tide against pancreatic cancer. The initiative is led by recently recruited Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D., who aims to find a cure for this lethal disease.

Shari R. Veil, MBA, Ph.D. poses in front of the Experience Lab in the UNL College of Journalism.

Passion is a word several students used to describe what they’re drawing from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ heavy emphasis on experiential learning, along with practice, portfolios and professional contacts.

Points of Pride