The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s chase for the Chancellor’s Cup opened with the Nebraska Alumni Association and Office of Student Life taking an early lead for overall participation.
The friendly competition is part of the university’s participation in the 2025-26 Combined Campaign for Health and Human Services. The university is a longtime participant in the community fundraiser.
To encourage participation by faculty and staff, the Chancellor’s Cup will be presented to the campus divisions that record the greatest number of employees who donate.
The team competition is divided into two divisions based on unit size — large and small. The top five through the first week in each division are listed below.
Large Division
- Student Life, 18.3%
- Business and Finance, 14.7%
- Research and Innovation, 12.5%
- College of Business, 9.5%
- Information Technology Services, 7.3%
Small Division
- Nebraska Alumni Association, 62.5%
- College of Architecture, 15%
- College of Law, 8.8%
- University Libraries, 6.8%
- Office of the Chancellor, 3.3%
The leaderboards, which are updated weekly, are available here.
The annual United Way/Combined Health Agencies Drive of Nebraska campaign opened Oct. 31 and continues through mid-November. The drive benefits more than 145 local agencies that assist members of the community.
The drive theme is “Sowing Hope at Home.” A variety of giving options are available.
“This effort is about more than dollars — it’s about investing in the health, education and financial stability of our neighbors,” said Dee Dee Anderson, vice chancellor for student life. “Your gift, no matter the amount, plays a vital role in uplifting lives across our state.”
The university-wide participation goal is 25%. Participation in the 2024-25 campaign was 20.8%.
Pledge forms and additional details are available on the university’s Combined Campaign website. The site includes promotional assets and a list of frequently asked questions.
