The first annual One Day for UNK: 24 Hours of Loper Giving saw individuals and organizations make 1,500 gifts totaling $237,625 to support students across the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The philanthropic event centered at givingday.unk.edu and began at noon on Oct. 6 and concluded at noon on Oct. 7. “Lopers are boldly independent yet fiercely together; this togetherness was vividly demonstrated during UNK’s first annual One Day for UNK: 24 Hours of Loper … [Read more...] about First annual One Day for UNK sees $237,625 in generosity
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NU Foundation honors Roger Jones with Distinguished Development Service award
Kathy and Marc LeBaron of Lincoln and Roger Jones of Minden have received the top service awards of the University of Nebraska Foundation. A University of Nebraska at Kearney alumnus, Jones received the Harlan J. Noddle Award for Distinguished Development Service. It is given to a former or current university or foundation employee who provides exemplary service in development while demonstrating values of integrity, commitment, initiative and more. Jones oversaw the … [Read more...] about NU Foundation honors Roger Jones with Distinguished Development Service award
Giving Tuesday is opportunity to help UNK students through difficult times
The University of Nebraska at Kearney community can support students on Giving Tuesday, today's annual global day of giving. Founded in 2012, #GivingTuesday inspires people to come together on one day (Dec. 1) to support the causes they believe in. This year, the University of Nebraska Foundation invites the Loper community to consider supporting the UNK Student Crisis Fund with a contribution to its crowdfunding campaign underway this holiday season. The Student … [Read more...] about Giving Tuesday is opportunity to help UNK students through difficult times
Emergency fund available to support UNK students, employees impacted by COVID-19
University of Nebraska students, faculty and staff are reminded that an emergency fund established in 2019 at the University of Nebraska Foundation is currently available to provide support to members of the NU community who face sudden financial hardship related to COVID-19. The University of Nebraska Emergency Assistance Fund was created to support students and employees across the four campuses facing hardship as a result of unexpected crises, such as last year’s … [Read more...] about Emergency fund available to support UNK students, employees impacted by COVID-19
UNK Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign underway
The UNK Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, facilitated by the University of Nebraska Foundation, kicks off today and runs through Nov. 8. During the campaign, donors are invited to support any of three highlighted areas: UNK faculty development UNK Student Crisis Scholarship Fund UNK Fund for the highest campus priorities “As a member of UNK’s faculty or staff, you invest your time and talent in our students and campus every day,” said Teresa Brown with the NU … [Read more...] about UNK Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign underway
