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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Give To NWU
You can make a positive impact at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Gifts from generous alumni, parents and friends of the university strengthen NWU today and build a solid foundation for the future.
Thank you from NWU students
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“You have given me the opportunity to do great things at Nebraska Wesleyan! I got to go to golf nationals because NWU develops excellence. Thanks for your generosity!”
– Brice ('23)
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“As a first-generation college student, your donation has helped me go to an affordable college that cares about and empowers me! Thank you so much for helping students like me on our journeys.”
– Rin ('24)
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“Thank you for supporting NWU! I have had such an amazing experience at NWU because of your generosity. I'm looking forward to student teaching and then graduation. Thanks! Yip Yip!”
– Megan ('22)
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh
At Nebraska Wesleyan, every gift of any size helps create something extraordinary. From scholarships and the Prairie Wolf Pantry to the Archway Fund and athletics, your support fuels the experiences that shape leaders, serve communities, and transform lives. Thank you for being part of the NWU story. Together, we’re building a future rooted in purpose, generosity, and impact.
I am pleased to share our annual report with you and look forward to the impact we will continue to have on our shared mission and community.
—Amy Recker (’90), vice president for Advancement
total dollars raised in
2023-24
total number of gifts in 2023-24
total number of donors in 2023-24
Total Gifts by Fiscal Year
| 2019 – 2020 | $5,667,671 |
| 2020 – 2021 | $6,352,250 |
| 2021 – 2022 | $5,000,700 |
| 2022 – 2023 | $4,668,680 |
| 2023 – 2024 | $6,414,127 |
Notes from our donors
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“It may sound silly, but NWU is part of our heart and core. Helping students find their purpose has been my professional purpose on this campus for 45 years.”
—Pat and Paul Pettit
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“NWU gave me a tremendous liberal arts education and helped me see the greater good of humanity. I am grateful every day for the opportunities that would not have been possible without my education at Nebraska Wesleyan.”
—Dr. Joel (’86) and Anastasia Travis
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“As a student, I remember those alumni who shared their talents and time, but I never knew who donated financially. I’m grateful to all of them. Their support left an imprint on my NWU experience—and I hope to pay it forward.”
—Beth Gonzales-Mensinger (’88)