UNO’s annual day of giving supports YOU and your faculty and staff.
Alumni, faculty, staff and students support your experience by making gifts to scholarships, specific colleges and programs, Omaha Athletics, Criss Library, student organizations, the Maverick Food Pantry, and so much more.
UNO Gratitude Day is an annual campus-wide celebration of gratitude, giving, and the people who make the Maverick experience possible.
At the second annual event on April 2, 2026, more than 435 Mavericks wrote thank you cards and recorded thank you videos for UNO donors, volunteered their time, connected with campus partners, and learned how philanthropy plays a powerful role in shaping their UNO experience.
UNO graduating seniors make gifts to support future and current Mavericks!
Graduating Seniors give to the Maverick Food Pantry, the Student Scholarship Fund, and the UNO Student Hardship Fund. Gifts of $5 or $10 make a big difference in the lives of current UNO students.
The Maverick Food Pantry provides food, toiletries, and personal hygiene items to students, faculty, and staff.
The Maverick Food Pantry is made possible by generous faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members who donate items and gifts directly to the pantry.
Donations to scholarships provide financial support for students to obtain education they may not have access to otherwise.
Giving to student organizations helps support the development of leadership skills, fosters community engagement, and enhances educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Donating to your college enriches the academic programs and facilities for you and future Mavericks.
Donations to the UNO Hardship and Resiliency Support Fund help students facing unforeseen crises, ensuring they can continue their education.
Spread the word about philanthropy on campus like Wear Black, Give Back and Grads Give! Engage with posts on the UNO Fund Instagram to help reach new audiences.
Volunteer to work an on-campus booth during Wear Black, Give Back or on Thank a Donor Day!
We’d love to share your UNO experience and your accomplishments with UNO alumni and donors on social media or through the UNO Fund blog.
10 AM to 3 PM at Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182UNO students are invited to shop for three FREE new and gently used professional clothing items for interviews, internships, career fairs, jobs and more.
A variety of sizes and styles are available to help you dress for success. This event is open to all UNO students and made possible through donations by UNO alumni and friends.
Free Parking
MavCARD required
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Thompson Alumni Center
6705 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182In this session led by CliftonStrengths Coach Lauren Hines, you will learn how to apply your unique strengths in various aspects of life, including career planning and personal development. The program will provide insights into how your top five strengths can be utilized to navigate life after UNO with confidence and purpose.
FREE! RSVP is required as space is limited.
After registering, you will be invited to take the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment to uncover your top five strengths.
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Sonny’s
1905 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106To welcome you to the UNO Alumni Association, you and two guests are invited to celebrate your graduation and official status as a Forever Maverick!
Enjoy appetizers and sip on a Cap & Tassel Cooler, play yard games or visit with campus partners and learn about your free, lifelong UNO Alumni Association membership by completing a treasure hunt for prized.
FREE for December 2025 and May 2026 graduates + 2 guests!
UNO’s free professional development and networking platform for students and alumni.
This online space is exclusively for Mavericks to grow professionally and personally through mentorship, connection and career resources. After setting up your free profile, you can:
