The Donald and Lorena Meier Foundation of Chicago is making a major gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation to create four endowed student scholarship funds and to expand and permanently endow 14 existing scholarship funds. The scholarships will benefit students across the University of Nebraska System who meet the criteria of each. An additional gift of $755,000 from the Meier Foundation will support construction of a new television studio and newsroom at the … [Read more...] about Meier Foundation announces multimillion-dollar gift for NU scholarships
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Eileen Carpenter couldn’t finish college. She received a UNK degree for ensuring others can.
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – With tears in her eyes, Eileen Carpenter started her acceptance speech with an emotional message. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you that your wildest dreams won’t come true.” In a room filled with friends, family and University of Nebraska at Kearney dignitaries, Carpenter’s dream came true Friday when she was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her philanthropic contributions and support of … [Read more...] about Eileen Carpenter couldn’t finish college. She received a UNK degree for ensuring others can.
Healthy Blue Nebraska gives $100,000 to support UNK Rural Measures project
By ROBB CROUCH University of Nebraska Foundation KEARNEY – Healthy Blue Nebraska is supporting a University of Nebraska at Kearney project focused on the broadband internet disparities that exist in rural Nebraska with a $100,000 gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Affordable, high-speed internet is almost a necessity in today’s world, yet many people in Nebraska and the U.S. still lack access. The Federal Communications Commission estimates 19 million … [Read more...] about Healthy Blue Nebraska gives $100,000 to support UNK Rural Measures project
University of Nebraska has record year in philanthropic support
The University of Nebraska Foundation announced a record $343 million in philanthropic gifts and commitments in the fiscal year that ended June 30, marking the second consecutive year of more than $300 million in new funds committed to benefit the University of Nebraska. Gifts were directed to the University of Nebraska according to donors’ designations. Alumni, friends of the university, foundations and corporations make up the 46,639 donors who gave during the … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska has record year in philanthropic support
Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos receive Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
KEARNEY – Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos aren’t the type of people who expect recognition for their contributions to the Kearney community and state of Nebraska. It’s quite the opposite. Jane actually gets a little embarrassed by the attention they receive. “There are so many people who are worthy of these awards – and here we are again,” she said. “It’s very, very humbling.” The couple’s most recent honor came during Friday’s spring commencement ceremony at the … [Read more...] about Pete and Jane Kotsiopulos receive Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award
