2023 Challenge Sponsors
Wear Black, Give Back would not be possible without the leadership of our generous challenge sponsors. A huge thanks to the individuals and organizations below who have helped to make #WearBlackGiveBack a success. Thanks so much to all of our matching donors! It's not too late to become a sponsor! See our sponsorship opportunities page or contact Joel Gehringer at 402-502-4924 or joel.gehringer@nufoundation.org for more information.
Randall Adkins
Political Science Challenge
J. Patrick ('72) and Cynthia Anderson
UNO AFROTC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Challenge
Todd and Gaylene Armstrong
Omaha Men's Soccer Challenge
John Bartle
College of Public Affairs and Community Service Challenge
School of Public Administration Challenge
Melissa Berke
UNO Music Education Challenge
MFA in Writing Match
Dennis Blackman ('74, '75)
College of Business Administration Match
Wiliam and Monica Blizek
Grace Abbott School of Social Work Challenge
Journal of Religion and Film Challenge
Melanie Bloom
College of Arts and Sciences Match
Clifford Buckingham ('68, '79)
The One Fund Stretch Challenge
Rex Cammack ('89)
Department of Geography Challenge
Department of Geology Challenge
Juan Casas and Catherine Huddleston-Casas
Emergency Assistance Challenge
Marissa and Bri Cassidy
The One Fund - Women's Athletics Match
Marlina and Dusty Davidson
Maverick Philanthropy Initiative Challenge
Julie Dierberger and Jesi DeWitt
Service Learning Academy Challenge
Kathy Divis ('81)
Department of Marketing Challenge
Yuriko Doku (’05, ’08, ’20) and German Ortiz (’05)
OLLAS Challenge
Brian Dorn
IS&T OASIS Scholarship Challenge
John ('00) and Susie ('01) Dunn
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Match
The One Fund Challenge
Susan Eldridge
School of Accounting Match
Doug ('87) and Robin Ewald
School of Accounting Match
Joyce Fitch
KVNO Challenge
Bruce and Pam Friedlander
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Challenge
Martha Garcia-Murillo
College of IS&T Challenge
IS&T OASIS Scholarship Match
Taylor ('18) and Joel ('23) Gehringer
Collegiate Recovery Community Challenge
Woof Black, Meow Back Challenge
Eric ('03) and Jennifer ('07, '09) Gitt
Omaha Cross Country and Track Challenge
Neal Grandgenett ('83, '86)
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Challenge
Ryan ('10, '13, '14) and Belle ('18) Hansen
Student Scholarship Challenge
Phil He ('97)
UNO Faculty and Staff Challenge
Bob ('91) and Kathy ('90) Herrera
CBA Scholarship Challenge
Julia and Adrian ('02, '13) Hernandez
Dundee Bank Employee Match
Michael Hilt ('94)
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Challenge
Kelly and Eric Hoak
Omaha Swimming and Diving Challenge
Mitch ('02) & Sonja Hockenbury
Student-Athlete Holistic Support Fund Challenge
Shari Hofschire
UNO Art Gallery Challenge
Bill ('78) and Patty ('75, '80) Johnston
UNO CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
UNO School of Accounting Match
Pat and Carol Kelley
Keith V. Kiernan Foundation
CBA Scholars Academy Challenge
Dan ('97, '99) and Kari Kinsella
School of Accounting Match
Carol Kirchner ('99)
UNO Alumni Association Challenge
Victoria and Joseph Kohout
Office of Hardship and Resiliency Support Challenge
Omaha Women's Golf Challenge
Sue Kopfle ('91)
Student Life and Wellbeing Match
Chase Kratochvil
Military-Connected Resource Center Challenge
Joanne Li
Students Helping Students Challenge
Fran Marshall ('83, '89)
Omaha Women's Athletics Challenge
Office of Hardship and Resiliency Support Match
Durango Scavenger Hunt
4,000th Gift Milestone Match
Mark and Shanna ('96) Mathia
Piano Mentoring Program Support Fund Challenge
A.T. Miller
Inclusion Implementation Fund Challenge
Lauren and Matt Miltenberger
3,000th Gift Milestone
Chuck ('93) and Marlo Monico
Omaha Women's Soccer Challenge
Chris Moore
STEM TRAIL Center Challenge
Mike and Sigrid Moylan
Omaha Athletics Challenge
Sara Myers ('04, '07)
Office of Research and Creative Activity Challenge
Hillary Nather-Detisch and John Detisch
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Match
Dave and Jane Offutt
Omaha Hockey Overtime Challenge
Cathy Pettid
Student Life and Wellbeing Challenge
Vince Percy
Queer Omaha Archives Challenge
Bill and Kellie Pickett
#MavSpirit Challenge
Don and Karen Reynolds
James and Cheryl Saker Symphonic Wind Ensemble Leadership Scholarship Challenge
Stephanie M. Scott
TRAC Program Challenge
Michael Smith ('08, '23)
Student-Athlete Holistic Wellbeing Challenge
Don and Barb Story
Omaha Hockey Challenge
Omaha Volleyball Challenge
Michelle Trawick
College of Business Administration Challenge
Pat and Suzy Trede Charitable Foundation
UNO CIEF Challenge
Harold and Joan Tu
AAPI Affinity Group Match
The Vlasek Family
Flying Mavs Flight Team Challenge
Miles Waggener
UNO Writer's Workshop Challenge
Connie Wichman and Danni Linneman
Omaha Softball Challenge
Steven Williams
UNO Theatre Challenge
Tami ('03, '09) and Alex Williams
Educational Leadership Challenge
Mark Wohar
Department of Economics Challenges
Brian Woolfolk
Student Scholarship Match
Maverick Food Pantry Challenge
Project Achieve Challenge
Tracy Wright – President of the Omaha Tennis Association (OTA)
Omaha Men's Tennis Challenge
Omaha Women's Tennis Challenge
Anonymous (in honor of Dr. Bill Wakefield)
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Challenge
Anonymous
College of Arts and Sciences Cross the Finish Line Scholarship Challenge
Anonymous
UNO Jazz Challenge
Anonymous
School of Music Challenge
Anonymous
UNO Libraries Challenge
Anonymous
Omaha Men's Tennis Challenge 2