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Nebraska has deep roots in agriculture and boasts the third-largest ag economy in the United States. Since IANR was founded in 1973, its faculty, staff and students have worked relentlessly to push Nebraska’s ag industry forward. With strategic investments, we can help advance Nebraska ag to a new era of innovation and success. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dKEERd

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Vanessa Chavez Jurado embodies what it means to be a scholar. As a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, she understands the value of hard work and an exceptional education. For Vanessa, it was never a matter of whether she would attend college, but rather how she would make it happen. Scholarships allowed her, like so many others, to pursue her professional goals. Today, she teaches Spanish at a public high school in Omaha, educating her students and, at the same time, helping to solve Nebraska’s teacher shortage. Learn more at OnlyinNebraska.org/UNO

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 The University of Nebraska Foundation offices will be closed July 4-5 in recognition of Independence Day and to celebrate the many successes we’ve had, as our fiscal year comes to a close. We hope our employees have a safe holiday weekend and enjoy the extra time to spend time with friends and family!

We are pleased to announce that Jon Karas joined our team as an accountant. He brings great experience from his previous roles, most recently as an associate accountant at Nelnet. We are incredibly excited to have him and his talents here at the foundation. Please help us in welcoming Jon!

Donating appreciated assets is one of the best ways to make a gift or donation to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Ask UNF donor (and UNMC alum), Dr. Ron Stock! Gifting appreciated assets — such as real estate, stocks or other securities — can be a blessing to both you and the University of Nebraska. By reducing capital gains taxes, you could provide a greater gift to support the University of Nebraska, versus much of the gift being reduced by taxes. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3zeSJqi

We are excited to announce that Nick Djernes has joined the foundation as a Donor Experience Officer. Nick comes to us with years of experience within education and customer service. Please help us in welcoming Nick!

The University of Nebraska celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, marking the completion of a feedlot research, teaching and extension center. The new facility, located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, will be named the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. “Our dad knew the power of collaboration, and he would be so proud to be part of the incredible group celebrating the opening of the Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center here today. As a family, we are very proud and thankful for the example our parents provided and the legacy they have created," said Meg Klosterman Kester, who along with her brother, Jack, spoke on behalf of the Klosterman family.

We are excited to share that Claire Shinn has joined the foundation as an Assistant Director of Gift Planning. Claire comes to us from the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln. Please help us in welcoming Claire!

Please help us congratulate Jacob Vanderford as his internship comes to an end and he pursues a graduate degree in Higher Education Leadership. Jacob shared, "The skills I further developed during my time at the foundation were both time management and communication. Throughout my life, I have been quick to say 'yes' to things because I didn't want an opportunity to pass me by. I have learned that when you feel overwhelmed, it is okay to ask for help or say no when your plate might be too full." Thank you for choosing us for your internship opportunity, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors!