Photo of John and Lilya Wagner in 1983

Lobby renamed in honor of John and Lilya Wagner

When John Wagner’s time as college president is remembered, his leadership by example comes to mind first. “If we had a program in the gym, John Wagner would be the first one to take his…

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Growing mind, body, soul and facilities

Physical wellness is something that’s important to many students on campus, especially Eddie Luke. As a sophomore theology major, his physical wellbeing is a major part of his spiritual life. “Wellness is a lifestyle. Personally,…

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Photos of Rich and Lynnet Reiner living an active life.

Passing on a passion for fitness

One morning while shaving, Rich Reiner made a discovery that proved to be a wakeup call. “I found a bump on my neck,” he said. “That shouldn’t be there.” At the age of 39 with…

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Building a better Union

Big changes came to Union this past year, with renovations to several areas of campus bringing improvement to the learning and living experiences of Union students. Rees Hall This summer, Maranatha volunteers installed new flooring,…

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Union graduates provide critical support in Haiti

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti on August 14th, 2021, the international community rushed to send aid. But for three Union College alumni, simply sending supplies wasn’t enough. International Rescue and Relief graduates…

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Hannah Roberts: “Union is worth the money”

Hannah Roberts knew Union College was the place for her. And with hard work and some help from her Union alumni family, she is making the most of her educational experience.

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In tough times, relief funds keep students on track

Student scholarships made if possible for Alexis Richardson to attend Union College—a place where she found her life calling.

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Red Cross Club

Union faculty and students managing flood donation warehouse

The Union College Red Cross Club was called into action to manage a multi-agency warehouse in Omaha for donations coming in from around the country for victim’s of the March flooding across Nebraska.   Union…

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Renovations to improve students’ learning and living

Learning and living go hand in hand. And an upcoming renovation campaign focuses on transforming the learning environment for Union College students. While classrooms are the obvious places learning happens, residence halls are also an…

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Award recognizes key partnership in Lincoln health care

Union College presented the 2019 Community Partnership Award to Bryan Health at an annual community breakfast event on Tuesday, February 5, recognizing Bryan Health’s long-term partnership with Union College to educate health care professionals. Mary…

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Inspiring moments of generosity

“Waiting for someone else to do the job that needs to be done just doesn’t feel right,” said Chris Wall, a child and adolescent psychiatrist who graduated from Union in 1996. Wall recently launched 4Giving,…

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Dash for Compassion 2018

Union College physician assistant students are raising money to help provide medical care for low-income residents of Lincoln during the sixth annual Dash for Compassion. Proceeds from the race will be donated to Clinic with…

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