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UNK Fund Whether you are a long-time supporter or a new graduate, you can impact students immediately through the UNK Fund. And it all happens because of you.

Every dollar invested in the UNK Fund provides scholarships, supports talented faculty, enhances your college’s priorities, and much more. The UNK Fund makes it easy for you and to give back to the University of Nebraska Kearney. When you give to the UNK Fund, you choose how your gift will be used. You can support:

Student scholarships: Give the gift of academic opportunity to a deserving UNK stu

dent who most needs financial support. Faculty development: Help UNK recruit and retain the most talented instructors and researchers in the nation. The colleges of UNK: Continue the giving tradition by providing vital opportunities for your college and its students. UNK’s greatest need: Whether it’s a student in need, an event to benefit the community, or a special project of the Chancellor, you gift will benefit the highest priorities at UNK.

Scholarship support is helping UNK College of Education student Kennedy Klimek continue pursuing her dream of becoming a...
06/09/2026

Scholarship support is helping UNK College of Education student Kennedy Klimek continue pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.

A junior majoring in elementary education, Kennedy has wanted to teach since childhood. With support from the UNK Fund, she is gaining the experiences and encouragement to keep moving forward.

“This scholarship genuinely made me want to keep pushing toward my dream…so I can’t stop now.”

Read her story and see the impact of donor support ⬇️

“This scholarship genuinely made me want to keep pushing forward toward my dream,” Kennedy Klimek, a junior elementary education major at UNK, said. “It let me know that I was actually doing good and…

Carter Schultz’s path to pharmacy is shaped by small-town Nebraska values: connection, community, and care.A recent Univ...
05/27/2026

Carter Schultz’s path to pharmacy is shaped by small-town Nebraska values: connection, community, and care.

A recent University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate, Carter plans to return to a small community pharmacy where he can build meaningful relationships with patients and help meet the growing need for rural health care providers.

Read more from UNK News about his story and see how UNK is preparing students to make an impact across Nebraska ⬇️

"I truly believe healthcare is the best way to make a positive impact on people’s lives."

On May 14th, University of Nebraska at Kearney and UNMC formally celebrated the opening of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rur...
05/19/2026

On May 14th, University of Nebraska at Kearney and UNMC formally celebrated the opening of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney, the largest rural healthcare teaching facility in the country!

Learn more about the historic day here ➡️ https://buff.ly/G23tQet

“Students no longer must leave central Nebraska to access a world-class healthcare education."

A University of Nebraska at Kearney education can shape more than a career. It can define a calling.Graduating summa cum...
05/13/2026

A University of Nebraska at Kearney education can shape more than a career. It can define a calling.

Graduating summa cm laude, Elly Piper is taking the next step toward a future in rural health care at UNMC in Kearney. Her story highlights the power of hands-on experiences, mentorship, and a commitment to serving Nebraska communities.

Read more from UNK News:

She’ll be part of the first class of medical students on campus.

Congrats to all of the University of Nebraska at Kearney May graduates!
05/09/2026

Congrats to all of the University of Nebraska at Kearney May graduates!

With a passion for mental health and a commitment to helping others, Kailey Wilcox has been named the University of Nebr...
05/05/2026

With a passion for mental health and a commitment to helping others, Kailey Wilcox has been named the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Graduate Student of the Year.

Read more at UNK News:

"I truly believe in this work and its impact on the world."

04/24/2026
One of UNK's most recognizable traditions showcases Loper students' dedication and gratitude towards the Kearney communi...
04/16/2026

One of UNK's most recognizable traditions showcases Loper students' dedication and gratitude towards the Kearney community.

Read more about UNK's Big Event ➡️

"I love seeing the students come in and be part of something that’s bigger than themselves."

Just THREE DAYS left to secure yourself a pair of these exclusive Loper socks when you make a $5/monthly gift or $35+ gi...
04/15/2026

Just THREE DAYS left to secure yourself a pair of these exclusive Loper socks when you make a $5/monthly gift or $35+ gift to the UNK Student Crisis Support Fund! 🧦

Make a gift today ➡️ https://buff.ly/aoopM4k

“It’s so inspiring to receive this support...I just think that their support is so valuable, and it means so much.” 💙Tha...
04/13/2026

“It’s so inspiring to receive this support...I just think that their support is so valuable, and it means so much.” 💙

Thanks to donor support, University of Nebraska at Kearney student Kelsey Camplin gained an invaluable study abroad experience that shaped her academic and professional future.

Read her story ⬇️

“It’s so inspiring to receive this support. I just think that their support is so valuable, and it means so much.”

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