2026 award recipients take the field at Memorial Stadium during the Huskers Spring Game. Five Nebraska educators were recognized with the Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award as part of the Touchdown for Teachers (T4T) campaign at Nebraska’s Spring Football Game on Saturday, March 28. This award recognizes educators for their commitment to improving the lives of
Last fall, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, which powers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) philanthropic initiatives, hosted its second grant cycle, investing $300,000 in nonprofits working to strengthen Nebraska communities. The foundation contributed to programs that support economic vitality and the development of “third places,” community spaces where people connect outside of home and work. Among the organizations selected, several are shaping Nebraska’s future by advancing the
In March 2025, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), awarded a three-year $600,000 grant to Project Access, a Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) program that supports the seven Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the state. FQHCs, also known as community health centers, are
