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How Scholarship Support is Fueling Dreams in the College of Arts and Sciences

College of Engineering scholarship provides student with opportunity to ‘learn and grow’ at UNL

“I think it goes to show what can happen when somebody cares about you and wants to see you do well and succeed. It means a lot to me.”

Curating a community: How IQM is bringing history and culture to life through quiltmaking

“I’m grateful and in awe of our donors because they remain committed to us and clearly want us to succeed, which really gives me so much motivation."

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

November 14, 2025
“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

October 3, 2025
“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

September 30, 2025
" [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.”

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."

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