University of Nebraska Foundation

09/03/2026

Through scholarships, leadership development and hands-on learning experiences, the College of Business helped Taina Davis discover her potential and chart her future. As a first-generation student, she’s taking full advantage of every opportunity to grow, lead and make an impact in Nebraska.

"As a first-generation college student, it means so much just to have the opportunity to be here," Taina Davis, a junior marketing major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business, said. "Their support has helped me gain a better understanding of what I want to do with my future."

09/02/2026

When prospective students attend Nebraska Law for Admitted Students Day, they experience more than the college’s facilities. They discover a welcoming community, dedicated faculty and a culture of support that helps them envision their future. Assistant Dean Melissa McCoy says that powerful first impression is one reason so many attendees ultimately choose to become Huskers.

"[Donor support] puts us in a really special position where we can offer high-quality experiences to prospective and current students," Melissa McCoy, assistant dean for admissions and enrollment operations at the University of Nebraska's College of Law, said. "We could not do that without our estee...

09/01/2026

Thanks to donor support through the College of Dentistry Innovation Fund, Julia Reimer, DDS, gained opportunities that enriched her education and prepared her for success at UNMC. As she begins an orthodontic residency, she is building on that foundation to provide compassionate care and transform patients’ lives.

“Helping someone achieve a smile they're proud of — and hopefully giving them greater confidence along the way — is what excites me most about my future career,” Julia Reimer, a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry, said.

08/31/2026

For more than a century, Memorial Stadium has been the heart of Husker Nation. The Big Red Rebuild will modernize the stadium, improve accessibility, expand year-round use and protect Nebraska’s economic impact, ensuring that Memorial Stadium remains one of college football’s most iconic venues — and a source of pride for all Nebraskans.

Learn more: OnlyinNebraska.org/UNL

08/28/2026

Next Thursday at noon, President Gold will deliver his State of the University address in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda. All faculty, staff, students and Nebraskans are invited to join.

Details: https://nebraska.edu/SOTU

08/28/2026

A donor-supported Spanish-language learning track at the UNMC College of Pharmacy is helping future pharmacists build stronger connections with patients. Led by faculty member Jessica Downes, PharmD, the innovative program gives students immersive language and clinical experiences that improve care for Nebraska’s Spanish-speaking communities while preparing them to make a lasting impact.

Donor support through the College of Pharmacy Innovation Fund helps UNMC students build Spanish-language skills, improving patient care and strengthening connections with Spanish-speaking communities.

08/26/2026

Scholarship support is helping Gabbi Eisenbarth focus on what matters most: becoming a compassionate mental health counselor for Nebraska families. Through UNK’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, she’s gaining the skills, confidence and self-awareness needed to make a lasting difference, while donor generosity has helped remove financial barriers along the way.

“[Donor] generosity makes a lasting difference,” Gabbi Eisenbarth, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, said. “Because of your support, I will be able to give back by helping individuals and families in the future.”

08/24/2026

Scholarship support helped Kaden Gilbert make the most of his UNK experience, providing hands-on learning opportunities and reducing financial stress along the way. Now working in higher education as an IT professional, he’s using the skills he gained at UNK to support student success while building a future in the state he proudly calls home.

“[This scholarship] helped me focus more on learning, growing and making the most of my time at UNK without being as worried about the overall cost,” Kaden Gilbert, a 2026 University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate, said.​

08/21/2026

More than 58,000 donors came together to make history for the University of Nebraska. Their record-breaking support of $532.8 million will fuel scholarships, research, faculty excellence, academic programs, athletics and transformational projects across the university.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xcytia

08/20/2026

If creating a will has been on your list, knowing where to start can make all the difference.

Our free Guide to Making Your Will walks you through key decisions, helps you organize your thoughts and makes the process feel more manageable.

It’s a simple way to take a step you may have been putting off.

Download your free guide today: https://bit.ly/4fT1rNV