Student Hub - UNO Fund

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Welcome to the Student Hub

Each year, thousands of donors contribute to YOUR student experience. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and philanthropy at UNO.

Watch the video below to learn about philanthropy at UNO!

Learn about volunteer opportunities and philanthropy at UNO!

Each year, thousands of donors contribute to YOUR student experience. Watch the video below to learn about philanthropy at UNO!

Ways to connect with
Giving Back at UNO!

Wear Black, Give Back!

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

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.

Grads Give

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

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.

LEARN HOW DONORS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Student Scholarships

Donations to scholarships provide financial support for students to obtain education they may not have access to otherwise.

“This is the road of life that I want to be on right now, and I wouldn’t be here without people giving out of the goodness of their heart." – Justice Kellett, psychology major

Student Organizations

Giving to student organizations helps support the development of leadership skills, fosters community engagement, and enhances educational experiences beyond the classroom.

“When you put yourself around positive people and just create those friendships, you kind of want to become a better person. I feel like I’ve discovered myself as a person since joining the Maniacs.” - Casey Wells, Maverick Maniacs President

Your College and Classes

Donating to your college enriches the academic programs and facilities for you and future Mavericks.

“Thanks to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the School of Accounting, I have options now.” - Charles Castle, senior accounting and business analytics major

Student Support and Resources

Donations to the UNO Hardship and Resiliency Support Fund help students facing unforeseen crises, ensuring they can continue their education.

"Donors to DASH are giving hope without knowing who they're giving hope to and I think that is so impactful. It's like they have the seeds of wildflowers in their hands they're throwing them in the air." - Rachael Jensen, Executive Director of DASH

Gifts to UNO help make the Maverick experience possible, including:

HowYou can help!

Below are some of the ways you can give back with your time. Complete the volunteer interest survey and learn about future opportunities.

Spread the Word!

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.

Partner!

Volunteer to work an on-campus booth during Wear Black, Give Back or on Thank a Donor Day!

Share Your UNO Story!

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.

Fill out the volunteer interest survey and a member of our team will contact you!

Want to Donate?

You can make a gift to your favorite areas and causes on campus at any time throughout the year. Gifts of any size make a big difference on campus and support your student organizations, academic departments, faculty and staff, and more!

Student Scholarships

Makes education at UNO more affordable for current and future Mavericks.

Maverick Food Pantry

Provides food, toiletries and personal hygiene items to UNO students, faculty and staff members.

Student Hardship

Supports students at UNO who are facing sudden financial hardships due to crisis situations.

Greatest Need

Provides flexible and unrestricted dollars to allow UNO to assist students with their most pressing needs.

HOw can you benefit From the UNO Alumni Association?

Thanks to donors, UNO students have access to free networking, professional development resources and events hosted by the UNO Alumni Association.

10 AM to 3 PM at Thompson Alumni Center

6705 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182

Career Closet Pop-up Shop

UNO 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 68182

Life After UNO: Discover & Develop Your Greatest Strengths

In 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 68106

Forever Maverick

To 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!

Maverick Network

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:

connect with alumni for guidance and advice;
build a network with Mavericks in your field of interest;
find job opportunities, internships and career advice.

UNO

Welcome to the Student Hub

Each year, thousands of donors contribute to YOUR student experience. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and philanthropy at UNO.

Watch the video below to learn about philanthropy at UNO!

WELCOME TO THE STUDENT HUB!

Learn about volunteer opportunities and philanthropy at UNO!

Each year, thousands of donors contribute to YOUR student experience. Watch the video below to learn about philanthropy at UNO!

Ways to connect withGiving Back at UNO!

Wear Black, Give Back!

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

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.

Grads Give

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

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.

LEARN HOW DONORSMAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Student Scholarships

Donations to scholarships provide financial support for students to obtain education they may not have access to otherwise.

“This is the road of life that I want to be on right now, and I wouldn’t be here without people giving out of the goodness of their heart." – Justice Kellett, psychology major

Student Organizations

Giving to student organizations helps support the development of leadership skills, fosters community engagement, and enhances educational experiences beyond the classroom.

“When you put yourself around positive people and just create those friendships, you kind of want to become a better person. I feel like I’ve discovered myself as a person since joining the Maniacs.” - Casey Wells, Maverick Maniacs President

Your College and Classes

Donating to your college enriches the academic programs and facilities for you and future Mavericks.

“Thanks to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the School of Accounting, I have options now.” - Charles Castle, senior accounting and business analytics major

Student Support and Resources

Donations to the UNO Hardship and Resiliency Support Fund help students facing unforeseen crises, ensuring they can continue their education.

"Donors to DASH are giving hope without knowing who they're giving hope to and I think that is so impactful. It's like they have the seeds of wildflowers in their hands they're throwing them in the air." - Rachael Jensen, Executive Director of DASH

Gifts to UNO help make the Maverick experience possible, including:

HowYou can help!

Below are some of the ways you can give back with your time. Complete the volunteer interest survey and learn about future opportunities.

Spread the Word!

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.

Partner!

Volunteer to work an on-campus booth during Wear Black, Give Back or on Thank a Donor Day!

Share Your UNO Story!

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.

Fill out the volunteer interest survey and a member of our team will contact you!

Want to Donate?

You can make a gift to your favorite areas and causes on campus at any time throughout the year. Gifts of any size make a big difference on campus and support your student organizations, academic departments, faculty and staff, and more!

Student Scholarships

Makes education at UNO more affordable for current and future Mavericks.

Maverick Food Pantry

Provides food, toiletries and personal hygiene items to UNO students, faculty and staff members.

Student Hardship

Supports students at UNO who are facing sudden financial hardships due to crisis situations.

Greatest Need

Provides flexible and unrestricted dollars to allow UNO to assist students with their most pressing needs.

HOw can you benefit From the UNO Alumni Association?

Thanks to donors, UNO students have access to free networking, professional development resources and events hosted by the UNO Alumni Association.

Career Closet Pop-up Shop

Life After UNO: Discover & Develop Your Greatest Strengths

Forever Maverick

Maverick Network

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Giving Back at UNO!

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