2026 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.
John Morgan - Wear Black, Give Back 7-7-7 Challenge - 7,000 gifts earns $1,000,000
John Morgan has supported scholarship programs across the country to help students access higher education. He earned a degree from UNO and graduated from Omaha North High School. He is an honorary University of Nebraska Foundation Trustee and has supported the University of Nebraska System for 25 years, creating the John Morgan Community Chair in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising in the UNO College of Business Administration. This year, if donors make 7,000 gifts, John will give $1 million to support UNO scholarships.
67th Street Hoops
Omaha Men's Basketball Challenge
Applied Underwriters
School of Accounting Match
CBA Scholarships Challenge
J. Patrick Anderson ('72)
UNO AFROTC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Challenge
Dean Gaylene Armstrong and Dr. Todd Armstrong
College of Public Affairs and Community Service Challenge
Candice Batton
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Match
Melissa Berke
Music Education Challenge
MFA in Writing Challenge
Bill and Monica Blizek
Journal of Religion and Film Challenge
Monica Blizek Fellowship in Social Work Match
Melanie Bloom
Arts and Sciences Staff Challenge
UNO Art Gallery Match
Larry ('83) and Cindy ('85) Bradley
Goodrich Scholarship Challenge
Jill Bruckner ('88, '93, '97, '17)
Educational Leadership Match
Martha Bruckner ('71, '74)
Special Education and Communication Disorders Challenge
Connie Claussen ('61)
Omaha Softball Challenge
Gurpreet Dhillon
College of Business Administration Match
Julie Dierberger and Jesi DeWitt
Office of Engagement Student Challenge
Office of Engagement Community Partners Challenge
Scott and Lynn Dierberger
Volunteer and Civic Engagement Challenge
Brian Dorn
College of Information Science and Technology Alumni and Student Match
Dale Eesley
Maverick Venture Fund Challenge
Dr. Nancy Edick ('83, '92, '01)
Teacher Education Match
Doug ('87) and Robin Ewald
School of Accounting Challenge
FBG Service Corporation
Omaha Men's Basketball Match
Ryan Feagan ('02)
Department of Philosophy Challenge
Department of English Challenge
FNBO
College of Information Science & Technology Match
Christine Fullerton ('03)
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Match
Taylor ('18) and Joel ('23) Gehringer
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Challenge
Woof Black, Meow Back Challenge
Eric ('03) and Jennifer ('07, '09) Gitt
Omaha Cross Country & Track Challenge
Neal Grandgenett ('83, '86)
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Challenge
Judy Harrington ('74)
Goodrich Scholarship Challenge
Stephenson-Harrington Internship Challenge
Scott Harrington
Counseling Department Match
Phil He (Ph.D. ’97) and Ling Ren (Ph.D. '06)
UNO Faculty and Staff Challenge
Dayton Headlee ('09)
Omaha Women's Basketball Challenge
Cory Heins
Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies Challenge
Afghan Student Organization Challenge
Timothy J and Susan E Higgins Family
Omaha Baseball Match
Shari Hofschire ('65, '93)
UNO Art Gallery Challenge
Donna ('89, '08) and Robert ('74, '81) Houston
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Challenge
Anne Hubbard
UNO Theatre Challenge
Colby ('12) and Robert Jensen
School of Accounting Match
Bill and Patty Johnston
CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
School of Accounting Challenge
Gloria ('68) and Howard Kaslow
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Challenge
Doug Keiser
James R. and Cheryl A. Saker Symphonic Wind Ensemble Leadership Scholarship Match
Keith V. Kiernan Foundation
College of Business Administration Challenge
Carol Kirchner ('99)
UNO Alumni Association Challenge
Victoria and Joe Kohout
Omaha Men's Golf Challenge
Omaha Men's Soccer Challenge
Chase Kratochvil ('13, '18, '21)
Military and Veteran Services Challenge
The Kulow Family
Omaha Swimming and Diving Challenge
Chancellor Joanne Li
Students Helping Students Challenge
Lindsay Corporation
College of Information Science and Technology Challenge
Fran Marshall ('83, '89)
Omaha Women's Athletics Challenge
7,000th Gift Milestone
Student Organizations Power Hour
Champions Power Hour
Durango Scavenger Hunt
Gerson Manriquez
Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) Challenge
Christa McHugh ('18)
Critical and Creative Thinking Program Challenge
Negil McPherson ('85, '15)
UNO Alumni Board Challenge
Val McPherson
Stedman's Cafe Challenge
David and Cindy Mettlen
Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center Challenge
Matt and Lauren Miltenberger
5,000th Gift Milestone Challenge
Sara Myers ('04, '07)
Office of Research and Creative Activity Challenge
Myers Family Charitable Fund
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Challenge
Jerry ('93) & Jennifer O'Doherty
School of Accounting Challenge
David and Jane Offutt
Aviation Institute Challenge
Dr. C.C. and Mabel Criss Library Challenge
Maverick Maniacs Challenge
Omaha Volleyball Challenge
UNO Alumni Association Challenge
UNO Club Hockey Challenge
UNO Theatre Challenge
MavRadio Challenge
UNO Bands Challenge
UNO Choirs Challenge
Flying Mavericks Flight Team Stretch Challenge
The Gateway Challenge
Office of Spirit and Tradition Stretch Challenge
Greatest Needs Challenge
Creative Production Lab Challenge
Student Legal Services Challenge
Emergency Assistance Challenge
Durango's Advancement and Support Hub (DASH) Challenge
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Match
Omaha Diamond Club
Omaha Baseball Challenge
Omaha Sports Cards
UNO Curling Club Challenge
Tammi Owens ('07)
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Match
Susan Paraska, AFROTC Detachment 470 Commissioning Class of 1981
UNO AFROTC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Match
Vickey Parks - In memory of Omaha 54 Member, Vicki Webb
Black Studies Challenge
Victor and Joyce Parks - In Memory of Omaha 54 Member, Archie Godfrey, Jr.
Black Studies Challenge
Cathy Pettid
Division of Student Life and Wellbeing Challenge
Bill and Kellie Pickett
Omaha Cheer Challenge
Omaha Dance Challenge
Omaha Bands Challenge
Maverick Maniacs Challenge
Dance Marathon Challenge
Emily "Mimi" Ravits ('79)
Grace Abbott School of Social Work Match
Don and Karen Reynolds
James R. and Cheryl A. Saker Symphonic Wind Ensemble Leadership Scholarship Challenge
Eric Sandquist ('07)
UNO Theatre Challenge
Paul ('79) and Linda Sather
UNO Service Learning Challenge
Amy Schindler
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Match
Queer Omaha Archives Challenge
James Schweiger
Student Scholarships Match
Queer Omaha Archives Challenge
Sgouros Family Trust
CBA Scholars Academy Challenge
Omaha Swimming and Diving Match
James Slabaugh ('10, '14)
Flying Mavericks Flight Team Match
Soener Foundation
Collegiate Recovery Community Challenge
KVNO Match
Grace Abbott School of Social Work Match
David and Peggy Sokol
Omaha Women's Basketball Match
Margaret Sova ('72) and Robert Kreitner ('70, '71)
CBA Scholarships Challenge
CEHHS STEM STARS Challenge
NCITE Challenge
Dara Spivack
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Challenge
Durango's Advancement and Support Hub (DASH) Challenge
Nick Stergiou ('91)
Biomechanics Match
Mark ('90) & Donelle ('92) Stokes
College of Arts and Sciences Stretch Challenge
College of Business Administration Challenge
Robert Stutzman ('83)
College of Business Administration Challenge
Student Scholarships Challenge
Kristine Swain ('93)
CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
Abbie Syrek ('04)
CFAM Student Success Fund Challenge
Harold and Joan Tu
UNO AAPI Affinity Group Match
Kris Tuel ('04)
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library Match
Rick and Susan Velasco
Omaha Women's Tennis Match
Tom Walker
Omaha Athletics Challenge
Rashaad Watkins ('02)
Omaha Men's Basketball Match
Alex and Tami ('03, '09) Williams
Educational Leadership Challenge
Diane Withem
CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
James K. and Kathleen H. Wood
Chemistry Challenge
Bob and Pam Zambelli
UNO Jazz Challenge
Eileen and Harvey
Biomechanics Challenge
Jack and Jane from Kansas
Exercise Physiology Laboratory Challenge
Anonymous
College of Arts and Sciences Challenge
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A&S Cross the Finish Line Scholarship Challenge
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Department of Counseling Challenge
Grace Abbott School of Social Work Challenge
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Omaha Athletics Challenge
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Omaha Hockey Challenge
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Political Science Challenge
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Omaha Women's Soccer Match
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Omaha Men's Tennis Challenge
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UNO Percussion Challenge
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Somali Student Association Match
Vietnamese Student Association Match
Association of Latino American Students (ALAS) Match
Allies for Sign Language Match
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Match
Middle Eastern & North African Student Association Match
Afghan Student Organization Match
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Omaha Women's Golf Match
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