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David Scholz and his late wife, Sande Scholz, have donated more than 2,100 acres of rangeland to the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. The ranch will be used to give students hands-on management experience in many areas of ranching. Here, David (left) and Sande (center) are pictured with Mike Boehm, NU vice president and Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, in May 2017.

University receives $1.5M ranchland for education, research, outreach

May 6, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Craig Chandler | University Communication

Former faculty member, wife give $1.2M for human rights program

April 26, 2021

Society & Culture

A student walks by the snow-covered benches in the plaza north of the Lied Center for Performing Arts. After a record-setting snowfall delayed the start of the "spring" semester, the second week of February featured temperatures that have struggled to reach double digits.

Frozen in Time | Photo of the Week

February 12, 2021

Donors for the six new endowed chairs in the College of Business include (from left) Alice Dittman, J.E. Van Horne Jr., Georgia Thompson, Jim Thompson, Jennifer David and Steve David. They are pictured with Dean Kathy Farrell (right). Not pictured is donor and former College of Business Dean Cynthia Hardin Milligan. The sixth faculty chair was established with an estate gift from Alvan “Les” and Flora Hyde.

College of Business celebrating $6 million in gifts for new endowed chairs

December 21, 2020

Patti and Joel Meier

Colorado couple commits $2M for outdoor activities, arts at Nebraska

November 10, 2020

Society & Culture

Pres. Gerald Ford (front, right) and former NU president D.B. Woody Varner (right) greet guests during a luncheon in September 1977.

When do we know that we 'belong?'

October 10, 2019

The exterior facade of a renovated C.Y. Thompson will change from pre-cast concrete panels and small windows to ground-to-roofline glass. This rendering also shows a concept for how the building will link to Legacy Plaza. Plans for the plaza are being finalized by university leaders.

Private gifts establish learning commons at East Campus library

June 20, 2019

Roy Dinsdale (left) and Jack Dinsdale

C.Y. Thompson donors have deep roots in Nebraska

June 20, 2019

Huskers listen to a chemistry lecture on the first day of the fall 2018 semester. The University of Nebraska Foundation has organized a giving campaign designed for faculty and staff to donate to specific campus programs.

Faculty, staff giving campaign underway

September 5, 2018

Jeff Zeleny

CNN political reporter, Husker alum Zeleny to deliver Hoagland Lecture

September 18, 2017

Society & Culture

A biological sciences graduate student conducts research near the Cedar Point Biological Station in 2015. Dr. Mark D. Baxa and his wife, Deb, have donated $570,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for scholarships, fellowships and a new cabin at the station.

Alumnus gifts boost Cedar Point Biological Station

April 27, 2017

Agriculture & Environment

Sarah Gettino Owens and Michael Gettino

Gettino family creates scholarship for aspiring communicators

March 15, 2017

Society & Culture