2025 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.
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
Melissa Berke
Music Education Challenge
MavForensics Challenge
MFA in Writing Challenge
William and Monica Blizek
Monica Blizek Fellowship in Social Work Challenge
Melanie Bloom
Arts and Sciences Staff Challenge
Larry Bradley ('83)
Goodrich Scholarship Challenge
Jill Bruckner, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership Challenge
Martha Bruckner ('71, '74)
Teacher Education Challenge
Jim Christensen and Sarah Pappas
Chancellor Emeritus John Christensen Endowed Scholarship Challenge
David Conway
The One Fund - Women's Athletics Challenge
Lynn Dierberger
Volunteer and Civic Engagement Challenge
Scott Dierberger
Office of Engagement Challenge
Brian Dorn
College of IS&T OASIS Scholarship Challenge
Vivyonne Ewing ('83, '86)
UNO Alumni Association Match
Amy and Sandy Friedman
Center for Professional Sales Challenge
Martha Garcia-Murillo
College of Information Science and Technology Challenge
Taylor ('18) and Joel ('23) Gehringer
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation 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
Ryan ('10, '13, '14) and Belle ('18) Hansen
Student Scholarships Challenge
Judy Harrington
Goodrich Scholarship Match
Stephenson-Harrington Internship Challenge
Phil He (Ph.D. ’97) and Ling Ren (Ph.D. '06)
UNO Faculty and Staff Challenge
Michael Hilt ('94)
College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Challenge
Shari Hofschire
UNO Art Gallery Challenge
David Hopp ('10)
Omaha Hockey Challenge
Donna ('89, '08) and Robert ('74, '81) Houston
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Challenge
Anne Hubbard
UNO Theatre Scholarship Challenge
Jane from Kansas
Exercise Physiology Lab Challenge
Bill and Patty Johnston
CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
School of Accounting Challenge
Gloria and Howard Kaslow
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Challenge
Doug Keiser
James R. and Cheryl A. Saker Symphonic Wind Ensemble Leadership Scholarship Challenge
Keith V. Kiernan Foundation
College of Business Administration Challenge
Carol Kirchner ('99)
UNO Alumni Association Challenge
Victoria and Joe Kohout
KVNO Challenge
KVNO Match
Omaha Women's Golf Challenge
Chase Kratochvil
Military and Veteran Services Challenge
Matt and Patty Kulow
Omaha Swimming & Diving Challenge
Chancellor Joanne Li
Students Helping Students Challenge
Fran Marshall ('83, '89)
Omaha Women's Athletics Challenge
6,500th Gift Milestone
Durango Scavenger Hunt
Negil McPherson ('85, '15)
UNO Alumni Board Challenge
Matt and Lauren Miltenberger
4,000th Gift Milestone Challenge
Chuck and Marlo Monico
Omaha Women's Soccer Challenge
Sara Myers ('04, '07)
Office of Research and Creative Activity Challenge
Hillary Nather-Detisch and John Detisch
KVNO Match
Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Match
David and Jane Offutt
Aviation Institute Challenge
Dr. C.C. and Mabel Criss Library Challenge
Maverick Maniacs Challenge
Omaha Volleyball Match
UNO Alumni Association Challenge
UNO Club Hockey Challenge
Jason, Brooke, and Adrian Ossenkop
Maverick Food Pantry Challenge
Cathy and Mike Pettid
Division of Student Life and Wellbeing Challenge
Bill and Kellie Pickett
Omaha Cheer Challenge
Omaha Dance Challenge
Omaha Bands Challenge
Office of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events Challenge
Emily Mimi Ravits ('79)
Grace Abbott School of Social Work Challenge
The Red Army
Omaha Softball Challenge
Don and Karen Reynolds
James R. and Cheryl A. Saker Symphonic Wind Ensemble Leadership Scholarship Match
Eric Sandquist ('07)
UNO Theatre Challenge
Paul ('79) and Linda Sather
UNO Service Learning Challenge
Amy Schindler
Office of Latino and Latin American Studies (OLLAS) Challenge
Queer Omaha Archives Challenge
Steve Schulz
UNO CBA Dean's Match
John and Dianne Scott
Omaha Volleyball Challenge
Thomas Scott
UNO Prison Education Project - TRAC Challenge
W. Craig Howell and Deborah Smith-Howell
School of Communication Challenge
Soener Foundation
Collegiate Recovery Community Challenge
KVNO Match
John Stirek
Certified Financial Planner Program Challenge
Robert Stutzman
College of Business Administration Match
Student Scholarships Match
Kristine Swain
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Challenge
Abbie Syrek ('04)
CFAM Student Success Fund Challenge
Harold and Joan Tu
International Programs Challenge
Rick and Susan Velasco
Omaha Men's and Women's Tennis Challenge
Miles Waggener
Writer's Workshop Challenge
Rashaad Watkins ('02)
Omaha Men's Basketball Challenge
Alex and Tami ('03, '09) Williams
Educational Leadership Challenge
Diane Withem
CEHHS Scholarships Challenge
Bob and Pam Zambelli
UNO Jazz Challenge
Anonymous
Omaha Area Youth Orchestra (OAYO) Challenge
Anonymous
Wear Black, Give Back $350,000 Scholarship Challenge
Anonymous
Arts and Sciences Challenge
Anonymous
UNO Biomechanics Challenge
Anonymous
Kent A. Kirwan Lecture Challenge
Anonymous
Geography Challenge
Anonymous
Arts and Sciences Love Your Major Challenge
Anonymous
Environmental Studies Challenge
Anonymous
Flying Mavericks Flight Team Challenge
Anonymous
Omaha Men's Golf Challenge
Anonymous
Music and Memory Challenge