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‘Your generosity changes lives:’ College of Business seniors reflect on impact of scholarship support

“I am able to have such a fulfilling college experience because of wonderful donors whose support doesn’t just fund tuition. It helps students pursue meaningful experiences, take on leadership roles and grow in ways that extend beyond the classroom,” Gianna Zitella, a senior actuarial science and finance major, said. “Your generosity changes lives, and I hope one day to pay it forward.”

The Daily Nebraskan provides voice for UNL campus, confidence for writers

“The experiences [donor support] has helped provide for myself and my co-workers have been unlike anything we would have received anywhere else. Thanks to your support, we have been able to cover things that I feel like we never would have dreamed of otherwise.”

Nebraska Law’s Client Counseling Team: 50 Years of Listening, Learning and Leading

" [The UNL Client Counseling team] taught me how to walk into a meeting with structure, but also how to pivot when a client takes the conversation somewhere unexpected. Those skills have been valuable to me as my career continues.”

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Where Belonging Meets Leadership: Fraternity and Sorority Life

September 11, 2025
“The fraternity and sorority community is funded by the students and the alumni who care. If you had a meaningful experience at UNL, this is a great way to show it and continue the traditions and important work being done.”​

Nebraska Alumni Association’s Big Red Bound Program connects, engages incoming Huskers

September 2, 2025
"Your support is going to something that is going to help a future Husker and I think that is truly remarkable. I truly can't thank our donors enough for continuing to support our students and the university."

How the Kiewit Scholars Program is investing in the next generation of leaders

August 18, 2025
“I have gained exposure to real-world projects via site visits and internships, which have helped me grasp classroom material more effectively."

The Sound of Impact at the Glenn Korff School of Music

August 15, 2025
The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is transforming student experiences through the Encore Circle Fund. From hosting Grammy Award–winning artists to funding essential travel opportunities, donor support is amplifying student learning and artistic growth.

The Hands-on Mission of CoJMC

July 18, 2025
UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications delivers hands-on media training from day one, powered by donor support that drives real-world learning in journalism, broadcasting, sports media, advertising and public relations.

UNL Women’s Club Scholarship Turns Uncertainty Into Achievement

July 1, 2025
“It’s important that the [UNL Women's Club is around and has] the dollars to fund scholarships,. They make people aware and know of their story as well, even if it’s been a long time.”

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