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Nebraska Women’s Sports: A Walk through time
Nebraska Women’s Sports History The story of women’s sports in Nebraska mirrors a familiar narrative seen around the globe. Initially, the sports scene was dominated by men, leaving little room for women to engage in athletic pursuits. However, between 1880 and 1890, collegiate sports began to take root and gain popularity within Nebraska’s universities. It…
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Catching Up with NGF Recipient Jim Unger
Catching Up with NGF Recipient Jim Unger Jim Unger Former UNL Varsity and All American Gymnast Jim Unger was one of the NGF’s first recipients. Jim was injured in a freak bicycle accident and is confined to a wheel chair which was provided by the generous supporters of the NGF. Today, he leads an active…
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Epley and McGlade Named to the Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors
Epley and McGlade Named to the Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors EPLEY AND MCGLADE NAMED TO THE NEBRASKA GREATS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Nebraska Greats Foundation 501C-3 (www.negreats.org) which provides emergency assistance to former collegiate athletics letter winners who face medical and financial challenges announces the appointment of Boyd Epley and Michael McGlade…
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The Nebraska Greats Foundation Partners With Social Media Heavyweight Opendorse To Assist In Reaching Those In Need
The Nebraska Greats Foundation Partners With Social Media Heavyweight Opendorse To Assist In Reaching Those In Need June 23, 2020 The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3 non profit) www.negreats.org which serves former letter winners from Nebraska’s 4-year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges, proudly announces a partnership with Lincoln-based Opendorse, a social media…
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The Nebraska Greats Foundation names Grand Island businessman Tom Dinsdale to the Board of Directors
The Nebraska Greats Foundation names Grand Island businessman Tom Dinsdale to the Board of Directors The Nebraska Greats Foundation names Grand Island businessman Tom Dinsdale to the Board of Directors The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3 nonprofit) which serves former letter winners from Nebraska’s 4-year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges, proudly announces…
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The Nebraska Greats Foundation supports the annual #OmahaGives campaign to support causes in the Omaha area
The Nebraska Greats Foundation supports the annual #OmahaGives campaign to support causes in the Omaha area The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3 non profit) www.negreats.org which serves former letter winners from Nebraska’s 4-year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges, is an enthusiastic supporter of the annual Omaha Gives campaign. Omaha Gives urges Omahans to financially…
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NEBRASKANS FAR AND WIDE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE NGF ON #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW, 2020
NEBRASKANS FAR AND WIDE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE NGF ON #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW, 2020 The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3) www.negreats.org generated just over $70,000 cash to assist former letter winners from each of 16 Nebraska-based 4 year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges. The effort was part of the global #GivingTuesdayNow initiative seeking global…
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Nebraska Greats Foundation to Join #GIVINGTUESDAY
The Nebraska Greats Foundation to Join #GIVINGTUESDAY The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501c-3 non profit) is planning a national outreach as part of the global #GivingTuesday movement on Tuesday, May 5th to raise awareness of the plight of former Nebraska college athletes. On #GivingTuesday former athletes from each of the 16 4-year colleges and universities served…
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Nebraska Greats Foundation Board Members Eric Crouch and Maurtice Ivy Named to the Nebraska Athletics Hall Of Fame 2020
Nebraska Greats Foundation Board Members Eric Crouch and Maurtice Ivy Named to the Nebraska Athletics Hall Of Fame 2020 Nebraska Greats Foundation Board of Directors members and former Husker standouts Maurtice Ivy and Eric Crouch were announced as members of the University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class for 2020. They are joined by…
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