University of Nebraska Foundation

06/12/2026

From a town of 800 to the front lines of rural healthcare, Carter Schultz is turning small-town roots into big impact — pursuing pharmacy at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to close care gaps, strengthen community bonds and ensure Nebraska families don’t have to travel far for the care they deserve.

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06/10/2026

Jennifer Lemke, Ed.D., is transforming literacy education across Nebraska. As University of Nebraska at Omaha's inaugural Lozier Endowed Presidential Chair of Literacy, she’s leading evidence-based reading initiatives that are already impacting thousands of teachers and students — with one goal in mind: ensuring every Nebraskan experiences the life-changing gift of reading.

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06/09/2026

You’ve spent a lifetime caring for the people and causes that matter most. Have you thought about how that care continues into the future?

Recent tax law changes have created new opportunities to give in ways that are both meaningful and smart. This article breaks down what that could look like for you and the legacy you want to build.

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06/08/2026

Debra Kleve White remembers carrying a lot as a student. While earning her degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she worked and studied full time and cheered on the Huskers as a member of the Spirit Squad. She knows how powerful encouragement and practical support can be when you’re doing everything you can to get ahead and has chosen to give back to show that support for future students.

You can show the same kind of support for students, too. Begin shaping your legacy by downloading our free estate planning kit at nufoundation.org/planning-kit.

06/05/2026

Clark Rosenlof has been recognized with the Harlan J. Noddle Award for Distinguished Development Service. The award recognizes a former staff member of the University of Nebraska or the University of Nebraska Foundation who has provided exemplary service in development and demonstrates the values held by former foundation Board of Directors Chair Harlan J. Noddle.

Clark dedicated 35 years to the foundation, helping shape its growth from the early days as one of the first five Omaha employees. Over his career, he advanced development efforts at UNMC and UNO, strengthened trustee engagement and championed a donor-centered approach. He retired in 2025, leaving a legacy rooted in integrity and impact.

Join us in celebrating the decades of service by Clark Rosenlof. Congratulations!

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06/05/2026

Brian and Carey Hamilton received the Perry W. Branch Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service. The award, named for the foundation’s first executive director, recognizes volunteers who improve the effectiveness and resilience of the foundation to advance the University of Nebraska.

Brian and Carey Hamilton have supported the university system for decades. Trustees since 1997, they’ve held key leadership roles with the University of Nebraska Foundation and now co-chair the UNK campaign committee for Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University's Future.

Join us in celebrating the years of service by Brian and Carey Hamilton. Congratulations!

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06/03/2026

90 years of changing lives and saving lives. 💙 What started in 1936 with a single purpose has grown into something extraordinary.

To celebrate our 90th anniversary, University of Nebraska Foundation employees came together last Friday for a Day of Service across all NU campuses — honoring the people and communities at the heart of our organization.

From planting flowers on campus, assisting campus food pantries or writing notes of encouragement to first-generation college students and staff members at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center — we're grateful to support the university on this day every year. 🌷 🩺 🧹 ✉️

Learn more about the impact the foundation has made over the last 90 years ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wVqKFw

06/02/2026

From a $500 lifeline to a passport to the world, the Leo A Daly Scholarship has quietly reshaped futures for nearly 70 years. Discover how one Omaha firm’s legacy continues to expand horizons, transform students and redefine what’s possible in design education.

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Founded in Omaha in 1915 by Leo A. Daly Sr. with little more than a draftsman, an assistant and a dream, Leo A Daly has grown into an internationally recognized design firm with projects spanning the globe. More than a century later, the firm’s enduring relationship with the University of Nebraska...

06/01/2026

A $1 million gift is transforming art history at the University of Nebraska at Omaha — giving students rare, hands-on access to a major Nebraska artist’s work. Go inside how Dr. Amy Morris is turning private support into unforgettable, real-world learning experiences that bring art, history and human stories vividly to life.

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05/27/2026

University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC's pioneering clinical trial uses cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy to treat multiple sclerosis, transforming lives like Beth Smith’s. Supported by philanthropy, researchers are accelerating breakthroughs, expanding innovative therapies and bringing hope to patients by shortening the path from scientific discovery to real-world care.

Read more ➡️ stories.nufoundation.org/what-if-that-could-be-me