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First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Mike Yanney

The Omaha philanthropist died on Feb 14 at the age of 92.

Feb 17, 2026

Mike Yanney

Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Something to warm your heart and your toes

The University of Nebraska Foundation’s Give With Your Heart campaign is in conjunction with Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2.

Nov 24, 2025

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Abigail Lowe, PhD, is inaugural Aita Professorship recipient

Dr. Lowe will hold the Drs. Virginia and John F. Aita Professorship Integrating the Humanities and Arts in Health Promotion.

Sep 12, 2025

Abigail Lowe, PhD

University of Nebraska receives record philanthropic support

A total of 60,602 donors, the most ever, made a gift during the fiscal year ending June 30.

Aug 29, 2025

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Carl Mammel receives inaugural Scott Medal

The award from the NU Foundation for lifetime achievement in philanthropy is named in honor of Ruth and Bill Scott.

Jul 21, 2025

Carl Mammel was honored June 27 with the Ruth and Bill Scott Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy. He is pictured with his wife, Marilyn Mammel. (Credit/University of Nebraska Foundation)

Mark and Catherine Houser create pediatric nephrology professorship

Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, an associate professor and chief of the UNMC Division of Pediatric Nephrology, is set to become the inaugural recipient.

Jun 24, 2025

Melissa Muff-Luett, MD

NU Foundation honors two Kearney couples

Galen and Marilyn Hadley and Tom and Mary Henning were recognized for their contributions to the University of Nebraska.

Jun 23, 2025

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