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Nebraska Alumni Association

Huskers for Higher Education

Herbie with captiol

The mission of Huskers for Higher Education is to provide a statewide organization of Nebraska citizens who are united to raise public awareness about the importance of higher education for the state’s future.

Who Can Help?
Residents of the state of Nebraska with
  • the desire to help the university and
  • a current e-mail address.
How Can You Help?
You will:
  • Be provided with clear, concise and result-oriented information about how policy and legislation will impact the university, the state and our future leaders, the students of UNL.
  • Be active during the legislative or election cycle.
  • Be asked to contact your state senator and others to share this information through calls to action.
  • Decide if you agree with the bill or issue and how you wish to proceed.
You will not:
  • Be lobbying for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
  • Be told how to vote on issues.

To volunteer for Huskers for Higher Education or to find out more, contact Vi Schroeder or sign up online by clicking here.

"As a legislator, I have made it a priority to ensure the University of Nebraska has the flexibility and resources it needs to continue its tradition of excellence. The success of the University is critical to our success as a state. Huskers for Higher Education is a fantastic way to stay informed about these issues and communicate with your elected officials. Personal communications from constituents and citizens is the most persuasive communication we receive as policymakers and Huskers for Higher Education makes that communication fast and easy."
-Senator Danielle Conrad LD #46
 

Success Story: LB 605

In 2006, Huskers for Higher Education contributed to the passage of LB 605, which made possible "the construction of a new physics building, the repair of the Sheldon Gallery, and the renovation of Animal Science and Keim Hall."
–-Chancellor Perlman, Sept 2006.
Artist's Drawing of the new Physical Sciences Building
Animal Science Building