Mary published “To Travel Well, Travel Light. An Adventure Memoir of Living Abroad and Letting Go of Life’s Trappings: Material Possessions, Cultural Blinders, and a Patriarchal Christian Worldview.” The Nautilus award-winning book is a two-part memoir of an outward journey and an inward journey. Part 1 tells the story of
Deborah has been named as the New Chief Executive Officer of the University of Virginia Foundation. She brings 35 years of experience in real estate, nonprofits and higher education to the role. Her focus will be on maintaining the foundation’s people-first culture while advancing UVA’s mission throughs strategic real estate
Brian was recently appointed by Governor Pillen to the Nebraska Investment Council. The Council, which consist of five Council members, manages approximately $41 billion in investment for the state as well as managing the states checkbook.
Larry has recently assumed the role as Chair of the Board of Directors of Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of California, a program that acknowledges excellence and achievement and is accompanied by a college scholarship. DYW is the oldest and largest award and scholarship program for high school females in the country. Started
Ward is exhibiting selected works from 2003-2025 at The Fourth Wall, in Oakland, California. The artists gave up painting at the age of 22 when the Nebraska Governor called his work “pornographic.” At 35, he began illustrating and for the next 30 years worked for (among many) The New York Times, Süddeutsche Zeitung, The
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of these graduates. Reported to the University of Nebraska Foundation Oct. 3, 2024–March 10, 2025.
A lifelong artist and educator reflects on his transformative journey through UNO, where he studied and later taught art, while continuing to create and inspire across generations.
What began as childhood visits to UNO became the foundation of Jordan Acker Anderson’s artistic journey — one that led to love, leadership and a legacy of creativity spanning generations.
A chance reconnection and a passion for creative freedom led Josh Anderson to a life of art, teaching and family collaboration.
A lifelong devotion to art and education led Ken Anderson from Nebraska classrooms to a South Dakota studio — where creativity still shapes his every day.
