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Alumni & Friends

School of Natural Resources alumni are as diverse as the natural resources that inspire us. Every day, they help build a better world by giving back to their communities and to other School of Natural Resources students. Alumni provide students inspiration when they share their stories, contribute to programs and clubs and offer internships or mentorships.

Our alumni are the reason our students know the importance of community and why staying connected matters.

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If you are an alumni of the school, you can catch up on alumni, faculty and event invitations with our twice-yearly alumni newsletter and Inside SNR school newsletter, share your natural resources career journey with our team or look for your next career step through our job board.

SNR Alumni: Jeff Obrecht receives 2026 Distinguished Service Alumni Award in SNR

Jeff Obrecht receives 2026 Distinguished Service Alumni Award in SNR

05-21-2026  –   Continue the story...

SNR Alumni: Jake Pittman helps public and environment in water resources job

Jake Pittman helps public and environment in water resources job

04-23-2026  –   Continue the story...

SNR Alumni: Ryan Powers returns to Nebraska with wildlife career

Ryan Powers returns to Nebraska with wildlife career

04-23-2026  –   Continue the story...

SNR Alumni: Networking pays off for Eric Marrow in environmental science

Networking pays off for Eric Marrow in environmental science

04-06-2026  –   Continue the story...

SNR Alumni: Grant Carstens manages dual parks in Hawkeye territory

Grant Carstens manages dual parks in Hawkeye territory

03-30-2026  –   Continue the story...

SNR Alumni: Andrew Zahn finds good fit with forestry work

Andrew Zahn finds good fit with forestry work

03-24-2026  –   Continue the story...

 

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Pay it forward

You can give back to your alma mater in a variety of ways that make a difference and help us achieve our mission to champion the natural world. We are committed to training current and future natural resource and environmental professionals to be critical thinkers prepared to manage, sustain, and renew our natural resources, but we need your help to do it.

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Donate Time

Return to our classrooms or club meetings, and share your time and talent through presentations; skills training; or mentorship. Alumni engagement in our students’ education is fundamental to their career success.

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Collaborate

Work with our diverse student population to find your next natural resources volunteer, intern, or employee. You also can partner with our faculty on research projects important to the conservation goals at your agency, nonprofit or business.

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Give a gift

Pay it forward with a monetary donation that will help us continue our legacy: training the next generation of natural resource champions by providing them a quality education, financial support, technological advancements.

 

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Karen Darnall

Contact Karen Darnall

SNR Alumni, Capital Campaign, and On/Off-boarding Coordinator

Address
School of Natural Resources
914 South Hardin Hall
3310 Holdredge Street

Lincoln, NE 68583-0961 US
Phone
402-472-8197
Email
kdarnall2@unl.edu