The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s chase for the Chancellor’s Cup rolled into its second half with Business and Finance, and the Office of Student Life in the lead for overall participation.
The friendly competition is part of the university’s participation in the 2025-26 Combined Campaign for Health and Human Services. The university is a longtime participant in the community fundraiser.
To encourage participation by faculty and staff, the Chancellor’s Cup will be presented to the campus divisions that record the greatest number of employees who donate.
The team competition is divided into two divisions based on unit size — large and small. The top five in overall participation rates through the first week in each division are listed below.
Large Division
- Business and Finance, 49.8%;
- Student Life, 40.6%;
- Office of the NU President, 36.3%;
- Information Technology Services, 23.1%; and
- Research and Innovation, 19.4%.
Small Division
- Nebraska Alumni Association, 96%;
- University Libraries, 27.2%;
- College of Law, 21.3%;
- College of Architecture, 15%; and
- College of Journalism and Mass Communication, 12%.
The leaderboards, which are updated weekly, are available here.
The annual United Way/Combined Health Agencies Drive of Nebraska campaign opened Oct. 31 and continues through mid-November. The drive benefits more than 145 local agencies that assist members of the community.
The drive theme is “Sowing Hope at Home.” A variety of giving options are available.
Pledge forms and additional details are available on the university’s Combined Campaign website. The site includes promotional assets and a list of frequently asked questions.
“This effort is about more than dollars — it’s about investing in the health, education and financial stability of our neighbors,” said Dee Dee Anderson, vice chancellor for student life. “Your gift, no matter the amount, plays a vital role in uplifting lives across our state.”
The university-wide participation goal is 25%. Participation in the 2024-25 campaign was 20.8%.
