The University of Nebraska Foundation is here to build the future Nebraska needs right now. Together, we have the power to do more for our state. That’s why we stand together on behalf of 1.9 million Nebraskans to launch our new comprehensive campaign, Only in Nebraska.
Learn More About The Campaign“In Nebraska, we've shown that when we rally around a big idea and work hard to get it done, anything is possible. Indeed, the unity of purpose in building a better future is something I've experienced Only in Nebraska. Together, we're now poised to bring our cherished University from excellent to truly extraordinary.”
“More than 300 volunteers are investing their time and talent to ensure that this campaign, the largest in the university’s history, succeeds. We are grateful for their leadership and support—and have no doubt this campaign will be successful, thanks to their efforts.”
“To fulfill our promise to Nebraska as its flagship, land-grant institution, it is our responsibility to provide resources that elevate our students, helping them reach their full potential in pursuit of lifelong dreams. Now is the time for Husker Nation to build upon 15 decades of academic excellence, further distinguishing our great university as a place where students can flourish while pursuing big ideas and solving global challenges.”
“UNMC and Nebraska Medicine’s paramount responsibility is to improve people’s lives in Nebraska and beyond. We educate the next generation of health professionals and medical scientists, discover and develop lifesaving cures and treatments, and provide extraordinary care to our patients. It is both our mission and our privilege to work tirelessly to make the world a healthier place, both now and in the future.”
“The most important goal is to empower our students through higher education and improve their social and economic mobility. If we can move students up one or two tiers, then we lift not only our students, but their families, and by extension our community and our state.”
“There’s nothing more exciting than being part of something bigger than yourself, something that will be a legacy for your grandchildren, your great-grandchildren, and many generations to come. When you invest in the University of Nebraska, you’re investing in the future.”
“From climate change, to disease, to better construction methods, to new approaches on computing— we have faculty doing work in all those areas. Philanthropy is just so important to enabling us to accomplish our goals and to deliver on our mission.”
“he quality of your facilities plays a really important role in recruitment. Students want to come to a place and a facility that show you’re taking their education seriously.”
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Beyond State Support
Although state funding supports operations across the University of Nebraska System, gifts made to the university during the Only in Nebraska campaign allow the university to go above and beyond what state dollars can offer—supporting scholarships, research, buildings and much more.
Campaign Priorities
Relentless Focus On Student Access and Success
The top priority of this campaign is ensuring that a University of Nebraska education is accessible, affordable and achievable for every student. The university has made tremendous strides in creating access. But we can do more to attract students to Nebraska and encourage them to stay—to join our workforce, lead the economy of the future and help our communities grow.
Enhancing Faculty, Academic and Clinical Excellence
Through this campaign, we can make Nebraska the destination where exceptional educators, researchers and health care professionals bring their talents and expertise. In fact, we’re already making it happen. With the help of philanthropic support, leading faculty members are making a tremendous impact on students and their communities.
Transformational Research and Innovation
Our state and our world face tremendous challenges. The University of Nebraska is uniquely positioned to tackle issues related to hunger, water shortages, health, education and other urgent problems. By supporting researchers and increasing the university’s strength across every field of discovery, we can rise to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
University of Nebraska Foundation
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Standing Together for Something Greater
Our Volunteer Leadership
Many people are already involved in making this campaign successful, including numerous volunteers. We thank those who are willing to step up and serve to make sure the University of Nebraska continues to grow and succeed for future generations.
About Our Volunteer LeadershipSupport Students
Many students struggle to make their education possible, with increasing demands on their time and finances. Give to areas that will help our students, including scholarships, learning communities and well-being.
Support Faculty
When we invest in faculty, we strengthen educational experiences, invest in Nebraska’s intellectual capital and create economic growth and prosperity. Give to areas that will foster faculty excellence.
Support Research
Investing in research and innovation helps Nebraska grow, touches lives across the state, and helps tackle issues like hunger, water shortages and health. Give to areas that will strengthen research.
University of Nebraska Foundation
Call to give 800-432-3216
Highlighted Priority Projects
UNK/UNMC: Nebraska Rural Health Education Building
Proven by the fact that 85% of graduates in the existing UNK/UNMC Health Science Education Complex have started careers in rural Nebraska, this second facility will position UNK to answer Nebraska’s call in growing the health care pipeline.
UNL: College of Engineering and School of Computing
UNL aims to address the state’s severe shortage of engineers and computer scientists by investing in Kiewit Hall and creating a dedicated home for the School of Computing. It also aims to establish Kiewit Scholars, a full-tuition scholarship and cohort for exceptional engineering students.
UNMC: Centers of Excellence
Transformative Research, Discovery and Innovation Centers of Excellence will build on UNMC’s strengths in cancer, immunotherapies, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, women’s health research, chronic care management, cancer prevention, health equity and other areas of importance to Nebraskans.
UNO: STEM Education
UNO is committed to its role as a key educator of Nebraska’s future STEM workforce. By investing in a state-of-the-art renovation of Allwine Hall, UNO’s oldest building, and a vital expansion of the Peter Kiewit Institute, UNO will provide a cutting-edge home for biology and life sciences as well as collaborative space and peer support for information technology and engineering students.