Impacting Every Nebraskan and Every Community
The University of Nebraska touches the lives of virtually every Nebraskan—far beyond our campuses and those who hold our degrees.
It may be through life-saving cancer care, support for an aspiring entrepreneur, or advancements in agricultural productivity. It may be in Alliance, Broken Bow or the Omaha metro. It may be with Nebraska’s youngest citizens or those leading our state’s most successful businesses.
Click below to hear stories from Nebraskans across the state about how the university has made an impact on their lives, their families and their communities.
The Value of a Degree
A college degree is a powerful tool for individuals, making for more than $1 million in additional earnings over their lifetime. But the power of a degree extends far beyond the individual. Nebraska's only public university is educating the next generation of business owners, teachers, medical professionals and more—helping to meet the needs of families and communities big and small.
How Higher Education Makes A Difference
With a presence in all 93 counties across the state, the University of Nebraska isn’t just making an impact in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney. The university supports all Nebraska communities—by making a real, tangible impact through education, research and engagement.
Building Careers
NU graduates 11,000 students each year and supports over 52,000 Nebraska jobs. We’re educating the next generation of business owners, teachers, medical professionals and more—to meet the needs of families and communities big and small.
Impacting Lives Through Research
From developing life-saving cancer cures and protecting our nation to boosting crop productivity, advancing artificial intelligence and more, all Nebraskans benefit from the knowledge and research generated by NU faculty, staff and students.
Supporting Communities
For over 150 years, NU’s impact has reached every corner of the state and into every Nebraska county—from extension expertise to medical care, business development resources and 4-H programming. The university serves as a resource for every Nebraskan, ensuring prosperous and healthy lives.
Tell Your Story Now
Your story is just as personal and powerful as the ones above. Take a moment to tell it to your senator, and share why it's critical to invest in the University of Nebraska. It only takes a few minutes to send a personal email or make a phone call. Here's how to do it.
Four Campuses, Immeasurable Impact
The University of Nebraska exists to transform lives and communities in our state and around the world. NU’s four campuses bring unique strengths together to create an extraordinary level of quality and impact through accessible and excellent education for students, research and creative activity that generates new knowledge, and service and engagement that enriches quality of life.
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