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UNMC faculty member leaves gift to support microbiology research

May 9, 2025

A $738,000 estate gift from the late Roberta White-Miller, Ph.D., will fund fellowships at UNMC, UNL Roberta White-Miller, Ph.D., a former faculty member in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is remembered as a trailblazer in her field. The late professor loved science and education, and as a devoted teacher, she shared her expertise with many students. Her legacy will live on because of an estate gift of more than $738,000 to support fellowships for graduate students at UNMC and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln conducting research focused on microbiology. The gift, which included a bequest from a revocable trust and proceeds from a life insurance policy, was made through the University of Nebraska Foundation.

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.”

Give to Lincoln Day May 25 is opportunity to help food-insecure Huskers

May 22, 2021

It’s a known reality. Many students on university campuses across the country don’t have enough to eat and struggle to afford basic life necessities. Some

University of Nebraska receives $1.5 million Hayes County ranchland for education, research and outreach

May 6, 2021

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis announced the university has received the gift of 2,147 acres of

Former faculty member, wife give $1.2M for human rights program

April 26, 2021

Support for human rights teaching and research programs at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is behind gifts of more than $1.2 million from Robert “Bob” Hitchcock

A Welcoming Oasis for Every Student

March 23, 2021

by Robyn Murray The first days on a college campus can be intimidating. For freshman students, the web of buildings can seem impossible to navigate.

Glow Big Red celebrates record support for Nebraska U from around the world

February 18, 2021

It took only 24 hours. During that time, close to 4,000 gifts were received from people standing for every state of the country and from

Join in today on the annual Glow Big Red ― 24 Hours of Husker Giving

February 16, 2021

The University of Nebraska‒Lincoln invites its worldwide community to Glow All In for the 2021 Glow Big Red ― 24 Hours of Husker Giving. The

Kiewit launches full-tuition scholarship and leadership program at Nebraska Engineering

January 28, 2021

After committing $20 million to the expansion of the College of Engineering in 2019, Kiewit Corp. is making another significant investment toward the college’s efforts

Dinsdale Family Learning Commons opens at UNL East Campus

January 27, 2021

Collaboration and innovation are themes of the newly renovated Dinsdale Family Learning Commons as it reopens to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s students, faculty and staff

UNL College of Business celebrates $6 million in gifts for new endowed chairs

December 21, 2020

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business announces the establishment of six new faculty chairs that are permanently endowed funds of $1 million each. The

Holidays bring Phil Perry good memories of helping others

December 14, 2020

It was Christmastime in Kansas City. Phil Perry’s dad was a Boy Scouts leader who took Phil along to help give out food and toys

Joel and Patti Meier inspire an appreciation for outdoor activities and art with a $2 million planned gift

November 10, 2020

“We decided at a young age in our marriage that we wanted to give back. That was going to be very important to us.” Joel

‘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.

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UNL Points of Pride

UNMC faculty member leaves gift to support microbiology research

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

Make a gift to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Give to Lincoln Day May 25 is opportunity to help food-insecure Huskers

University of Nebraska receives $1.5 million Hayes County ranchland for education, research and outreach

Former faculty member, wife give $1.2M for human rights program

A Welcoming Oasis for Every Student

Glow Big Red celebrates record support for Nebraska U from around the world

Join in today on the annual Glow Big Red ― 24 Hours of Husker Giving

Kiewit launches full-tuition scholarship and leadership program at Nebraska Engineering

Dinsdale Family Learning Commons opens at UNL East Campus

UNL College of Business celebrates $6 million in gifts for new endowed chairs

Holidays bring Phil Perry good memories of helping others

Joel and Patti Meier inspire an appreciation for outdoor activities and art with a $2 million planned gift

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

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.