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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

Traci Robison, photo and exhibits specialist with Archives and Special Collections in University Libraries, displays a volume of John Foxe's "Book of Martyrs."

Initiative to support library, student program

November 29, 2016

Donde Plowman welcomes new graduate students at the College of Business Administration in this file photo. Plowman is this year’s recipient of the Harlan J. Noddle Award for Distinguished Development Service from the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Plowman recognized with NU Foundation award

October 24, 2016

Robinsons create endowed professorship for early childhood extension

June 23, 2016

Society & Culture

Ronald J. Lockard

Alumnus establishes scholarship fund

May 18, 2016

Science & Technology

Charles E. Cather, an heir to his aunt Willa Cather, left an estate gift to the University of Nebraska in 2011 that included manuscripts, letters, medals and inscribed first editions of her work.

Willa Cather's nephew leaves $5.8M to university

May 3, 2016

Society & Culture

$500K grant will fund new symposium

April 22, 2016

Agriculture & Environment