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Momentum at the Museum

July 19, 2024

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.

Philanthropy comes full circle for UNL student thanks to Strive to Thrive

June 7, 2024

“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.”

‘I just want the DN to live on:’ Larry Sparks leaves legacy for longtime student publication

May 21, 2024

“This is your chance to give back to a place that meant a lot to you. It was the core of your friendships. It taught you journalism. It taught you life.”

Serving Nebraska, Serving Students

May 21, 2024

Growing up, the Marsh kids always knew their parents valued education. Today, the Frank and Shirley Marsh Scholarship Fund honors their memory and their significant contributions to Nebraska and UNL.

Donor feels the satisfaction of giving

August 29, 2012

From a conversation with John Bruhn…

You can take the Nebraskan out of Nebraska, but…

August 29, 2012

The Andersons lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area, before retiring to that big house in Oregon.

Barclae – the Wonder Dog

August 22, 2012

Barclae has earned the right to wear those cool doggy shades.

Rasmussens provide gift to benefit NU’s construction engineering and nursing programs

August 1, 2012

Students studying construction engineering or nursing at the University of Nebraska will benefit from the generosity of Jim and Faye Rasmussen of Ravenna, Neb., who have established four funds at the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Donors help students and others taste sweet success

July 2, 2012

Over the years, the Seacrests have helped many people across the state connect with the arts. It’s been a passion.

Helping young people, they say, has been especially sweet.

One proud son honors two amazing parents

June 4, 2012

A few years back, Chris found a way to honor his parents. He created two scholarship funds in their names at UNL, where his parents met and fell in love.

Ameritas gift supports UNL actuarial science education

May 30, 2012

Recognized as being among the best in the nation, the actuarial science program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration has received a $500,000 gift from Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of Lincoln to support outstanding faculty members.

Elmer “Pete” and Abby Gudmundsen were lifelong supporters of agricultural research in Nebraska

May 2, 2012

The ranch – Rafter C Ranch – became the Gudmundsen Sandhills Research Center and now serves as a 12,800-acre research and educational facility.

Gift makes ‘Bizarre Beasts’ exhibit permanent at Nebraska

May 2, 2012

On May 12, the museum opens “Bizarre Beasts,” a new permanent exhibit exploring some of the strangest creatures ever to inhabit the Earth, past and present.

UNL alum who was helped, helps others

April 27, 2012

Life was tough for UNL alum Richard Hensley, who grew up in Central City, Neb., during the Depression.

And the winners in love are…

February 29, 2012

Hers was one of many great stories from grateful alums who found love there. She won a framed and signed poem by former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser.

State Farm gives $40,000 to support business ethics and college access programs at UNL

February 27, 2012

Amber Hunter, executive director of the NCPA, said the support will enable it to accomplish several proposed projects during the year centered on academics, student leadership development, community service, family support and more.

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

When you make a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation you can trust that it will be used in the way in which it was intended. That’s a promise we’ve kept with our donors since our organization was founded in 1936.

UNL Points of Pride

Momentum at the Museum

Philanthropy comes full circle for UNL student thanks to Strive to Thrive

‘I just want the DN to live on:’ Larry Sparks leaves legacy for longtime student publication

Serving Nebraska, Serving Students

Make a gift to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Donor feels the satisfaction of giving

You can take the Nebraskan out of Nebraska, but…

Barclae – the Wonder Dog

Rasmussens provide gift to benefit NU’s construction engineering and nursing programs

Donors help students and others taste sweet success

One proud son honors two amazing parents

Ameritas gift supports UNL actuarial science education

Elmer “Pete” and Abby Gudmundsen were lifelong supporters of agricultural research in Nebraska

Gift makes ‘Bizarre Beasts’ exhibit permanent at Nebraska

UNL alum who was helped, helps others

And the winners in love are…

State Farm gives $40,000 to support business ethics and college access programs at UNL

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

Support the University of Nebraska

UNL Points of Pride

Make a gift to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Support the University of Nebraska

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