The Power of Mavericks, United
Since 2020, Wear Black, Give Back has celebrated everything that makes UNO extraordinary. More than a giving day, it brings Mavericks together to create lasting change across campus and beyond. Through the generosity of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends, critical support reaches the people, programs and opportunities that help UNO thrive. Thank you for investing in student success, discovery and community impact. Together, we are shaping the future of UNO.
“Hunger does not take breaks! Gifts made through Wear Black, Give Back ensure students have meals for the Thanksgiving and winter breaks. One student shared that she would not have had a Thanksgiving meal, let alone any food for the break, if not for this program. Your generous gift not only feeds our students’ stomachs but also feeds their success and well-being.”
- Madeline St. Clair, Maverick Food Pantry manager
“The UNO Alumni Association is grateful for every gift we receive through Wear Black, Give Back. In addition to engaging alumni and students through professional development and networking opportunities, the association awards more than $20,000 annually through its scholarship program. This financial support of 20 UNO students is made possible by your generosity.”
- Anthony Flott, UNO Alumni Association executive director
“I’m continually in awe of the quiet generosity of our donors. Despite the turbulence our students face, one response stands out each time they receive financial support: deep gratitude for the belief of someone they’ve likely never met. It’s a privilege to witness this exchange from behind the scenes, where both giving and receiving create a ripple of hope, opportunity and the desire to pay it forward.”
- Rachael Jensen, executive director of Durango’s Advancement and Support Hub (DASH)
"Study abroad is a high-impact practice that gives Mavericks the opportunity to learn more about their academic field, themselves and their world. Every donor that contributed during WBGB is helping make study abroad a reality for UNO students!”
- Emily Krueger, Global Learning assistant director